"Qatar's UN Ambassador Nears Deal for Release of Hamas-Held Hostages"

Qatar's UN ambassador assured hostages' families that a deal for the release of Hamas-held hostages is close, as Egypt plans to host new talks involving CIA Director William Burns and representatives from Israel and Hamas. Tens of thousands protested in Israel demanding a hostage-release deal, while Hamas has reiterated its demands and the US has urged Hamas to agree to a ceasefire and release the hostages. Qatar's ambassador believes an agreement is within reach and encouraged the families to keep pressuring the Israeli government.