What does "hedge" mean in this context?
"...and hedging on his commitment to a peace deal with the Palestinians leading to a two-state solution. (Isaac) Herzog (Netanyahu's competitor in 2015's election) says Netanyahu has an empty brand, warning about growing tensions with the U.S., Israel`s closest ally, under his leadership"

Does "hedge" here mean to take a ambiguous stance?

The context is from CNN Student News, March 13, 2015, at 3:33, in case you need the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Sxl8sCXM8

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What does "hedge" mean in this context?
"...and hedging on his commitment to a peace deal with the Palestinians leading to a two-state solution. (Isaac) Herzog (Netanyahu's competitor in 2015's election) says Netanyahu has an empty brand, warning about growing tensions with the U.S., Israel`s closest ally, under his leadership"

Does "hedge" here mean to take a ambiguous stance?

The context is from CNN Student News, March 13, 2015, at 3:33, in case you need the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Sxl8sCXM8

Thank you for help!

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Yes, sense number 2 here, "to avoid giving a promise or direct answer."

https://learnersdictionary.com/definition/hedge

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I believe that in this case 'hedging' could be 'backing away from' or 'moving away from'.
Hedge can also mean to mitigate or lessen the result of something.

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@Business English Ed thank you!

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In response to your question to Peter, it’s Herzog who is hedging.

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I believe that in this case 'hedging' could be 'backing away from' or 'moving away from'.
Hedge can also mean to mitigate or lessen the result of something.