[UPDATE-Jul 29, 2025- Israel-Iran War] Lebanon-Syria, Hezbollah, Gaza and Hamas: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Pressure on Israel threatens chances for ceasefire in Gaza, says top Israeli diplomat International pressure on Israel will do nothing to change the country’s determined course, and instead serves to undermine the chances for a potential ceasefire and the release of hostages, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said. “No amount of diplomatic pressure will get us to change our policy. No external force can make Israel sacrifice its security. We have always been open to constructive dialogue but putting pressure on us is misguided,” he said. “Pressure [on Israel] torpedoes chances for a ceasefire [in Gaza] and the release of…