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Furthermore, Netanyahu declined to entertain a proposal supported by Zamir and some cabinet members—the Hamas hostage deal that would have resulted in a ceasefire, prisoner releases, and the return of dead bodies. Netanyahu characterized these talks as unacceptable, echoing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s advice to pursue a full-force military approach instead of partial concessions, likening any hesitations to “salami slices” of compromises.