Hamas Delegation Led by Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo Proposes Release of 10 Hostages for 45-Day Gaza Truce

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Updated Apr 14, 2025, 11:14 AM

A delegation from Hamas, led by senior leader Khalil al-Hayya, has arrived in Cairo to engage in ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The talks aim to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, secure the release of 10 hostages, and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into the region. Hamas has expressed optimism about achieving 'real progress' towards a ceasefire agreement that would halt the war and ensure a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The group has not yet received new ceasefire proposals but remains open to discussions with mediators. Hamas has proposed a prisoner swap, offering to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, and the provision of humanitarian aid. The group insists on guarantees that Israel will adhere to any potential agreement. Senior Hamas official Taher al-Nounou has accused Israel of obstructing progress towards a ceasefire. Recent developments include a preliminary agreement to increase the number of hostages to be released by Hamas, with detailed reports on each hostage to be provided to the mediators. The release is planned in two stages, according to Al Arabiya sources, with a proposed 45-day truce. Despite these negotiations, tensions remain high, with Hamas accusing Israel of military escalation against civilians as a means of pressure during the talks. The group also maintains that it will not disarm, a condition set by Israel for ending the conflict. The war in Gaza, triggered by Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, has resulted in 1,218 deaths on the Israeli side and 58 hostages still held in Gaza, including 34 reported dead. Since the ceasefire collapsed on March 18, at least 1,574 Palestinians have been killed, bringing the total death toll in Gaza to 50,944.

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#Medioriente, bombs on another hospital in the #Gaza strip. #Israele: 'It was a terrorist base'. According to media reports, #Hamas is ready to release all hostages by the end of the war. At #Tg2Rai at 1:00 p.m. #14aprile https://t.co/uyG8o5OMyX