U.S. Talks Progress for Hostage Release and Temporary Cease-Fire Begins Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

U.S. diplomats are allegedly making progress for a temporary cease-fire begins between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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Temporary Cease-Fire Begins Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

Two senior administration officials, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations, said the proposed deal involves a two-month pause in Israeli military operations in exchange for the release of more than 100 hostages from the Oct. 7 attack.

The deal’s parameters are divided into two stages, authorities said. To free Hamas’ remaining hostages—women, elderly, and wounded—military operations would stop. The next 30 days would be spent negotiating Israeli military and civilian release. The accord allows Israel to let additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

The proposed pact does not end the war, but U.S. officials hope it will lay the groundwork for a lasting peace. The New York Times reported on Saturday that negotiations were underway to halt violence in return for hostages.

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Key Figures Discuss Evolving Temporary Cease-Fire Begins Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

Sunday’s meeting in France with CIA director Bill Burns is anticipated to discuss the evolving deal. Israeli Mossad leader David Barnea, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel will attend. The meetings will concentrate on hostage negotiations, a major diplomatic attempt to resolve the regional situation.

The world community constantly monitors these events, hoping that the discussions may reduce hostilities and lead to a more sustainable conclusion to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

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