Yaïr Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition, called on Monday for an agreement between his country and Hamas to free the hostages. "A hostage deal is feasible.
It's a deal we may not like," he said. “These people must return to their families,” he added. The visit comes at a time when relations between the U.S. and its closest ally are strained due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip, where Israel is fighting Hamas.