"I acknowledge the fact that we are not dealing successfully enough with our advocacy," Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told Newsweek in Jerusalem.

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Israels Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is concluding a diplomatic visit to Europe this evening, following the development in the negotiations for the release of the Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is returning from Europe earlier than planned to vote on a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement involving Gaza. This decision follows rapid advancements in negotiation talks,

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar reportedly shortened his visit to Europe as a ceasefire deal approached.

Israel and Hamas have reportedly struck a ceasefire and hostage release agreement that will end the conflict that has been ongoing for more than a year.

The Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visited the United Arab Emirates ... said that the group's "experience of negotiating with Israel has proven that the only solution to reclaim the rights ...

Gaza airstrikes continue as family killed hours ahead of truce deal - The ceasefire deal will now be discussed by Netanyahu’s wider cabinet ahead of Sunday’s hostage release

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he was cutting his visit to Europe short on Wednesday so that he could take part in security cabinet and government votes on a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal.

"A Hamas state will not only not solve the conflict, but will deteriorate security, peace, and stability of the region."

Advances have been made over the weekend in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly military assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.