In a significant development in Middle East diplomacy, Israel has expressed a willingness to reduce its initial demand for the release of 40 hostages, now agreeing to free 33 in the first phase of a potential ceasefire with Hamas. This comes amid intensified negotiations facilitated by Egypt, with an Egyptian delegation led by Egypt's spy chief visiting Israel to mediate talks. The discussions focus on formulating a proposal acceptable to Hamas, which has been resistant to previous offers and is currently studying the latest counterproposal. Israel has conveyed a stern message to Hamas, stating this as the 'last chance' to strike a deal before it proceeds with a military operation in Rafah. The situation remains tense as the international community watches closely.
Israel warned Hamas it will carry out a major military operation unless the terror group accepts a deal on the table for the release of some, but not all, of the remaining 133 hostages. @tovahlazaroff reports. https://t.co/77bnCL4WQs
⚡Axios: A delegation of Egyptian intelligence officials held talks in Israel on Friday with representatives of the Shin Bet, the army and Mossad regarding the hostage deal and the military operation in Rafah.
BREAKING: Axios reports that Israel is open to discussing a 'sustainable calm' in Gaza as part of a hostage release deal
Israel open to discussing "sustainable calm" in Gaza after initial hostage release: officials https://t.co/IlaHGtctqo
NEWS A new Israeli proposal for a possible hostage deal with Hamas includes a willingness to discuss the "restoration of sustainable calm" in Gaza after an initial release of hostages on humanitarian grounds, two Israeli officials told Axios. It is the first time since the… https://t.co/ZUeHmDqUhp
🚨🚨🚨A new Israeli proposal for a possible hostage deal with Hamas includes a willingness to discuss the "restoration of sustainable calm" in Gaza after an initial release of hostages on humanitarian grounds. My story on @axios https://t.co/71Bf1Jb027
Hamas said it was studying Israel's latest counterproposal for a Gaza ceasefire, a day after media reports said a delegation from mediator Egypt was in Israel trying to jump-start stalled negotiations https://t.co/t1rGWc167X
Hammas will consider Israeli proposal Hammas will consider a new Israeli ceasefire proposal. This was stated by the deputy leader of the organization and head of the Office of Relations with Arab and Islamic States, Khalil al-Hayya. A senior Palestinian resistance official said… https://t.co/Y1eN96hdpt
Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement today that it was reviewing Israel's latest counterproposal for a cease-fire in Gaza. #IsraelPalestine #IsraelHamasWar #Gaza #GazaCity #GazaStrip #Palestine #Palestinians #MilitantGroup https://t.co/3md2wwVnkW
Hamas says it will study Israel’s latest response in truce, hostage deal negotiations https://t.co/GAchUmIFub
Hamas said it had received on Saturday from Qatari and Egyptian mediators Israel's official response to its position over cease-fire talks and will study the proposal before submitting its response / @KhJacki https://t.co/pXazqTV8rG
DEVELOPING | Hamas receives latest Israeli proposal amid efforts to revive Gaza talks https://t.co/ebKIwtM4cF
'Last chance': #Hamas responds to #Israel's threat of launching #Rafah Ops if hostage deal fails Watch for details https://t.co/8P4zzUR3da
Israel ready to give hostage deal one last chance, and is willing to accept release of fewer that 40 hostages #Israel #Hamas https://t.co/gGFUPEe8Vb
"Last chance': #Hamas responds to #Israel's threat of launching #Rafah Ops if hostage deal fails Watch for details https://t.co/5vtoCmzXbb
🔴 Live: Hamas studying new Israeli proposal on potential ceasefire ➡️ https://t.co/VNB3zeyHRv https://t.co/9CIOAon7zl
Hamas says studying latest Israeli truce counterproposal #ARYNews https://t.co/f0XrxQlQFm
Hamas studying new Israeli truce proposal as mediators seek to revive talks https://t.co/mEotnRIBbF
#NDTVWorld | Israel Gives Hostage Deal "Last Chance" Before Rafah Attack: Reports https://t.co/u935tAWqDj https://t.co/5FwNlBMIAp
Hamas said it’s looking over the latest counterproposal by Israel on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, the Agence France-Presse reports https://t.co/eDkGKgNoQr
Israel said conveying message to Sinwar: Either free 33 hostages in a deal soon, or IDF enters Rafah https://t.co/NHpsX2miVa via @timesofisrael
Egyptian delegation to arrive in Israel for negotiation talks 'Suddenly Egypt entered following the 17 countries' declaration on the importance of the exchange of hostages... The Egyptians came up with what they believe Hamas will agree to,' says Brig. Gen. (ret.) Hanan Gefen https://t.co/KXW5aM14yn
As Egypt steps in, will Israel pursue hostage deal or Rafah operation? @BenCaspit writes https://t.co/nXLNk2nWMG
🚨🚨🚨Israel warns Egypt: "Last chance" for hostage deal before Rafah invasion. My story on @axios https://t.co/s2PIV2SjEe
el is willing to decrease its original demand for the release of 40 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, media reports said. #IsraelPalestineWar #Gaza #GazaCity #Hostages #IsraelGazaWar #Hostages #IsraelPalestineConflict https://t.co/E9z9KRRgcD
Israel is willing to decrease its original demand for the release of 40 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, media reports said. #IsraelPalestineWar #Gaza #GazaCity #Hostages #IsraelGazaWar #Hostages #IsraelPalestineConflict https://t.co/GxfBCcXilm
Update: Axios: The Israeli message is that there is a clear deadline for entering Rafah and that Israel will not agree to another round of useless talks.
(Translation) Senior Israeli Official: Israel Made It Clear To Egypt In Talks With The Delegation That Visited Today That Israel Is Willing To Give A Last Chance To Reach A Hostage Deal, But If There Is No Progress It Will Go To Rafah https://t.co/l4B3PowywF
HAMAS EXPRESSES REGRET OVER U.S, 17 COUNTRIES PROPOSAL FOR NOT MEETING THE NECESSITY OF A PERMANENT CEASE-FIRE, AND WITHDRAWAL OF ISRAEL FROM GAZA - STATEMENT HAMAS SAYS OPEN TO CEASEFIRE IDEAS, AND STICKS TO MAIN DEMANDS OUTLINED BY THE GROUP - STATEMENT
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Israel had no new proposals to make, although it was willing to consider a limited truce in which 33 hostages would be released. https://t.co/YXjfNK3hlw
⚠️ EGYPTIAN DELEGATION IN ISRAEL FOR TALKS ON GAZA HOSTAGES Full Story → https://t.co/ETzag4N8dI An Egyptian delegation met Israeli officials on Friday, looking for a way to restart talks to end the war in Gaza and return the remaining Israeli hostages, an official briefed on… https://t.co/FcCWc4o4CW
Egypt’s spy chief in Israel for talks on hostage deal amid concerns over Rafah op https://t.co/31IYsKq6AY
ISRAEL AT WAR: Egyptian delegation expected in Israel for hostage-truce deal talks FOLLOW THE LATEST UPDATES: https://t.co/vjEbgOhXcF https://t.co/p8fqkMdqAH
A senior member of the Palestinian resistance told al-Mayadeen: Israel was forced to make changes to its latest proposal. It maintains continuous talks with Egypt to formulate an offer that Hamas can accept. Hamas has informed Egypt that it will not accept any proposal that does…
Middle East crisis live: Egyptian delegation due in Israel seeking to kickstart Gaza ceasefire talks, say reports https://t.co/h93bwalhWF
#Egypt has asked for a follow-up meeting with Israel in renewed efforts to mediate a deal for a #ceasefire and the release of hostages in the #GazaStrip, two Egyptian security sources say. https://t.co/4NEruc3EG9
Israel said willing to lower demand for release of 40 hostages in truce’s first phase https://t.co/m3LzpyjRFW