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Hamas Pledges to Free Ten Hostages as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Press On

Negotiators in Doha have secured an EU-Israel deal to widen humanitarian corridors despite unresolved terms on troop withdrawals and guarantees for a permanent truce.

Streaks of light are seen amid smoke and flames resulting from an explosion in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Una niña reacciona tras recibir comida preparada mientras otras esperan en un punto de distribución en Nuseirat, en el centro de la Franja de Gaza, el 2 de junio de 2025.
Un hombre lleva en brazos el cuerpo de su sobrino, uno de los 10 niños muertos en el ataque israelí contra un punto de distribución médico en Deir el Balah, en el centro de Gaza.

Overview

  • Hamas has committed to freeing ten Israeli hostages under a US-backed 60-day ceasefire proposal.
  • Indirect negotiations in Doha began on July 6 under mediation by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.
  • On July 10, Israel and the EU agreed to open more crossings and increase daily humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza.
  • Core disputes over Israeli troop presence, aid oversight and permanent truce guarantees remain unresolved.
  • Israel has continued military operations and Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned that force will be reimposed if ceasefire terms are not met.