"Hamas Considers Hostage Deal with Israel Amid Prisoner Release Demands"
TL;DR
Hamas is demanding the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners for every female Israeli soldier freed from Gaza as part of a new cease-fire deal, which also includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. Israel, however, rejects these specific demands and insists on "absolute victory." The proposed deal involves a three-stage process, including the release of civilian hostages, female Israeli soldiers, and deceased Israeli troops' bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Negotiators are working towards finalizing the deal, with hopes of presenting it to Israel and Hamas by next week.
Topics:worldinternational-relations#cease-fire-deal#gaza#hamas#international-relations#israel#prisoner-exchange
- Hamas demands release of 150 prisoners for each female IDF soldier New York Post
- Israeli official: It's '50/50′ if new Gaza hostage deal will be agreed The Times of Israel
- Hamas gives initial approval for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal - Qatar The Jerusalem Post
- Israel Inches Toward a Hostage Deal, but Domestic Discord Muddies the Waters - Israel News Haaretz
- Live updates | Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases ABC News
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