Israel Pursues New Deal for Hostage Release After Renewed Gaza Offensive

Netanyahu confirms talks for a potential agreement during White House meeting, as military pressure on Hamas continues.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced efforts to negotiate a new agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
The statement followed discussions with Donald Trump at the White House, where the possibility of another ceasefire was also raised.
Renewed military operations in Gaza resumed on March 18, following a two-month ceasefire that saw 33 hostages returned in exchange for 1,800 Palestinian prisoners.
Fifty-eight hostages remain in captivity, with 34 confirmed dead from the original 251 taken during the October 2023 Hamas attack.
The Israeli government continues to advocate military pressure as a negotiation tactic, despite opposition from many hostage families.