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Biden urges Egypt, Qatar to press Hamas on hostage deal ahead of weekend talks

Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday during which they discussed ongoing hostage negotiations and the round of talks in Cairo.

By REUTERS
05/04/2024
 Demonstration demanding immediate release of hostages kidnapped in the October 7 attack by Hamas

Israel and Egypt provide Hamas with updated Gaza ceasefire proposal

"Israel expects the mediators to work harder with Hamas to promote negotiations in favor of a deal," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.

Egypt hosts Blinken and key Arab foreign ministers

Egypt has played a key role in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.

Mossad: Hamas wants to ignite region on Ramadan more than it wants a hostage deal

The Mossad charged that Hamas is seeking to escalate tensions ahead of Ramadan at the expense of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

09/03/2024
 Posters of kidnapped Israelis is seen in photographs taken March 5, 2024

US must pressure Israel into accepting Gaza ceasefire deal, Hamas says

Hamas senior official: It is now in the hands of the Americans if they are serious about achieving a ceasefire before Ramadan.

05/03/2024

Hamas neglects human lives amid ceasefire, hostage negotiations

The unfolding tragedy in Gaza, exacerbated by the stalemate in ceasefire talks, necessitates an urgent reevaluation of Hamas’s negotiation strategies.

 Protest to call for the release of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack, in Tel Aviv

Israel said to boycott Cairo ceasefire talks over hostage list

In past negotiations, Hamas has sought to avoid discussing the well-being of individual hostages until after terms for their release are set.

Israel, Hamas delegations to arrive in Cairo on Sunday for ceasefire-hostage release negotiation

The Israeli delegation will present the names of the Palestinian terrorists that Israel refuses to release and will demand to receive the list of hostages that will be included in the deal.

Yemeni military official killed in Cairo, Houthis blamed by gov't official

An advisor to the Yemeni information minister blamed the Iran-backed Houthis for the general's death.

18/02/2024

Netanyahu says Hamas must ease demands, Israelis not returning to Cairo for talks

Netanyahu has insisted "that Israel will not give in to Hamas's delusional demands.”

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