Father of Hamas hostage urges end to war, criticizes delays

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(NewsNation Yehuda Cohen, the father of Hamas hostage Nimrod Cohen, tells NewsNation that the conflict in Gaza “has to end — it doesn’t matter what date it is.” He said too much emphasis is being placed on symbolism instead of “logic and fact.” Cohen argued the war could have ended more than a year ago, but claimed it has been stalled due to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political interests. He added that if President Trump remains committed, a ceasefire is still possible.

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