Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Israel post-Washington trip
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his trip to the US Thursday night to return to Israel.
Shortly before his departure, Netanyahu visited Andrews Air Force Base, where he flew in a US military helicopter.
He and his wife, Sarah Netanyahu, also visited the home of Thomas Jefferson, the third US president and one of the country's founding fathers.
Before their departure, the prime minister said that he hopes there will be a ceasefire deal in an interview with Newsmax, where he hopes to get 10 living hostages released in an upcoming deal.
Shortly before, in a leaked recording shared by N12, the prime minister said that Israel cannot achieve a comprehensive deal to release all Gaza hostages at once.
Numerous Israeli politicians, either for or against a hostage deal, attempted to influence talks in Washington by pressuring Netanyahu.
Far-right National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir pressured the prime minister not to go through with what he claimed was a 'reckless' deal.
Opposition party leader MK Benny Gantz (Blue and White) said in a video statement, 'Prime minister, don't return until there is a framework for the return of all the hostages. Stay and keep up the pressure in Washington."
Eliav Breuer contributed to this report.
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