Four US citizens said to be among those who would be set free in initial stages, along with elderly and sick; Israeli delegation said heading to Cairo for mediated talks
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Mediated negotiations between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that would include the release of Israeli hostages have advanced to the point where the sides are discussing lists of those who would be released, according to a Monday report.
The Qatari-owned, London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed news outlet cited a source familiar with the developments as saying a Hamas delegation was in Cairo on Sunday and delivered a list of elderly or medically unwell hostages who would be released during the initial stages of a proposed truce. In addition, the delegation reportedly gave the names of four hostages with US citizenship who did not fall into the previous category.
There are seven hostages with dual US-Israeli citizenship; four of them have been declared dead by Israel, and it’s therefore unclear how four could be on the reported list…
To read more visit The Times of Israel.
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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have progressed, with both parties exchanging lists of individuals proposed for release. Hamas has submitted a list in Cairo, including elderly and medically unwell hostages, as well as four U.S. citizens, for initial release during a proposed truce.
Israeli officials express cautious optimism about reaching an agreement. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar noted an improved outlook, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the potential deal to Hamas’s increasing isolation following regional developments.
The proposed truce involves a phased approach, beginning with a ceasefire of six to eight weeks. During this period, Hamas would release approximately 30 hostages, and Israel would free Palestinian prisoners. Additionally, humanitarian aid to Gaza would increase, and the Rafah crossing with Egypt would reopen.
While these developments are promising, challenges remain in finalizing the agreement. Key issues include the exact number and identity of prisoners to be released and the logistics of implementing the ceasefire. Both sides, along with mediators from the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, continue to work towards resolving these complexities to achieve a lasting resolution.