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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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William Christou in Jerusalem

Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials urge Trump to help end war in Gaza

Donald Trump hosts the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington DC
Donald Trump hosts the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington DC, on 7 July. Photograph: Al Drago/UPI/Shutterstock

About 600 former Israeli security officials, including previous heads of the Mossad and the military, have urged Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza as the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, considers expanding the conflict.

In an open letter, the former officials said an end to the war was the only way to save hostages still held by Hamas.

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