Israel prepares for ceasefire agreement to be reached by Thursday, official says
Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat not set for release as part of deal • Israeli officials optimistic as negotiations enter ‘critical hours’
Hamas demands 'written guarantees' of Israel's commitment to ceasefire - report
Hamas requested written guarantees of Israel’s commitment to a ceasefire as Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined negotiations in Egypt amid cautious optimism from mediators.
Israeli officials 'cautiously optimistic' for negotiations, source tells 'Post'
A senior Hamas official told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that the terror org's negotiating team demanded that the IDF withdraw fully from Gaza as the last hostage is released.
Turkey makes contact with Hamas groups holding hostages, source tells 'Post'
There has been no communication with these groups until now, the source said.
Israel committed to securing release of all hostages, Gal Hirsch tells families
“As in the past, I will do my utmost to stay in contact with you from there as well, as much as possible," Hirsch said in a message to the families of the hostages.
Mediators will know by 'end of the week' if Hamas will agree to hostage deal
“We’ll know very quickly - by the end of the week - whether Hamas is heading toward a deal or not,” an Israeli official said.
Trump peace plan will not be implemented until all hostages in Israel, Netanyahu tells Gvura Forum
Currently, there is no set deadline for the hostage release, although negotiations to finalize the plan are set to begin in Cairo on Monday.
Release of Gaza hostages 'closer than ever,' source tells 'Post'
Discussions are expected to continue as obstacles remain.
Witkoff, negotiators en route to Cairo as Hamas sends delegation for Gaza deal talks - report
Hostage and ceasefire deal negotiations are expected to begin on Sunday, with both sides reportedly preparing withdrawal maps.
Official says Liberman's warning on Iranian actions during Sukkot misleading
The official added that Liberman is "cut off from all security information, and really knows nothing."
