Overview

• Netanyahu said Israel is on the verge of an agreement and voiced hope to announce returns during Sukkot after months of partial releases.
• He said 207 hostages have been brought home so far and 48 remain to be returned.
• A negotiating team led by Minister Dermer is heading to Egypt to finalize technical details with the goal of concluding talks within days.
• The proposed first phase would see a single, comprehensive release while IDF units redeploy but retain control of key areas inside the Strip.
• President Trump warned there should be no more delays, and reports describe a 72-hour single-phase release requirement as Hamas shows internal divisions over implementation.