Overview
- Hamas has agreed to release ten live Israeli hostages as part of a U.S.-brokered plan for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire.
- The proposal requires Hamas to return eighteen bodies and Israel to free Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages.
- Indirect talks in Doha are being mediated by Qatar and Egypt to iron out humanitarian aid deliveries and security arrangements.
- Hamas demands full Israeli troop withdrawal and robust guarantees for aid corridors, while Israel insists on retaining a security presence in key areas.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism that negotiators can overcome remaining disputes and finalize the truce.