"Israel's Bid to Revive Hostage Talks with Hamas Sours"
TL;DR
Hamas has rejected an Israeli offer to halt fighting for one week in exchange for the release of dozens of hostages, stating that they will only discuss the release of Israeli captives once a cease-fire is implemented. Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political wing, visited Cairo to negotiate a cease-fire and secure more humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Topics:top-newsinternational-relations#cease-fire#hamas#hostage-talks#humanitarian-aid#international-relations#israel
- Hamas Rejection Sours Israeli Bid to Revive Hostage Talks The Wall Street Journal
- Israel returns to the table for hostage negotiations CNN
- Israel-Hamas War Day 75 | Biden Says No New Israel-Hamas Deal Expected Soon, U.S. 'Pushing' for Cease-fire, Hostage Release - Israel News Haaretz
- Biden: No new Gaza hostage deal expected for now Axios
- Israel-Gaza live updates: In Israel meetings, Secretary Austin discussed shifting to lower intensity operations ABC News
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