US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says that President-elect Donald Trump wants to see a Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal before he takes office in January. Graham emphasizes that Trump is focused on resolving the hostage issue and hopes for a ceasefire. He also comments on far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's suggestion of encouraging the voluntary emigration of Palestinians from Gaza. Graham advises Smotrich to speak directly with Trump to understand his intentions. Additionally, Graham discusses the importance of Arab countries in bringing about reform in Palestinian society as a means to counter Hamas.
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