"Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Stalled Over Missing Hostages"
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Hamas officials stated that they do not have 40 living hostages in Gaza who meet the criteria for a potential exchange with Israel, raising fears that more hostages may be dead than previously believed. Talks between Hamas and Israel have stalled over disagreements regarding the permanency of a cease-fire and the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza. International negotiators have proposed a six-week cease-fire during which Hamas would release a first group of 40 hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, but the recent claim has cast doubt on the feasibility of this exchange.
- Hamas Does Not Have 40 Hostages Who Meet Terms of Potential Swap With Israel, Officials Said The New York Times
- Hamas unable to locate 40 hostages for possible ceasefire deal, Israeli official says CBS News
- Shifts in Israel bring Gaza cease-fire talks to a critical point — again The Washington Post
- Israel would let 150000 Gazans return north in potential truce, officials say Reuters
- Hamas says it does not have 40 Israeli hostages to trade in cease-fire deal The Hill
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