Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Release Negotiations Near Completion

Despite mounting criticism, Netanyahu's government continues intensive negotiations with Hamas, facilitated by the U.S., with the Red Cross ready to assist in any agreed hostage release.

• Negotiations for a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to reaching an agreement, which could see the release of some of the 240 hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7 terror attack on Israel.
• The U.S. is involved in intensive negotiations alongside Israel to recover an estimated 240 people who are being held under an information blackout.
• Israel's hard-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, warned against the deal, fearing it might lead to the release of Palestinian prisoners and allowing fuel into Gaza.
• The Red Cross said it was not part of the hostage release talks, but is ready to facilitate any future release that the parties agree to.
• Despite the shared suffering, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has come under withering criticism for its failure to prevent the attack.

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