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Pressure Rises on Netanyahu Over Cease-Fire Deal Ahead of His Congress Speech
The Israeli leader’s speech before a divided Congress next week is likely to be contentious, particularly if he does not close a deal with Hamas to end the war before he travels to Washington.
By Ephrat Livni