Optimism over ceasefire-for-hostages deal as Trump says there ‘will be hell to pay’ if captives not releasedAn Israeli negotiating team has arrived for talks in Qatar amid renewed optimism that a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Hamas in Gaza can be achieved by the end of the year.Both sides have expressed optimism in recent days that a deal may be close for a phased release of the surviving hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Continue reading…
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Author : Peter Beaumont in Jerusalem
Publish date : 2024-12-17 09:45:50
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Israeli negotiators head to Qatar as hopes rise for Gaza hostage deal
