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Hamas to Release 10 Israeli Hostages Under U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Proposal

Mediators in Doha are focused on securing humanitarian access ahead of the truce’s implementation

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.
Hamas anunció que liberará a 10 rehenes en medio de las negociaciones de tregua con Israel (Imagen Reuters).
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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.