Netanyahu to Biden: I want a hostage deal, but one that can be passed by the cabinet - voila! news. Prime Minister told the President that the reports in the Israeli media, according to which he does not want a deal, are not true.
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would be ready to release three Palestinian prisoners for each abductee, as in the previous deal. Biden replied: It's a negotiation. You may have to release more prisoners than in thePrevious deal. Senior officials in the administration questioned the seriousness of the Prime Minister and his readiness for the deal.