Doha – Gaza talks taken up a notch as Hamas hands over hostage swap list, signaling potential progress in months of tense negotiations between Hamas, Israel, and international mediators.
Diplomatic sources say Hamas recently submitted a detailed list of hostages it is willing to release as part of a broader ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal. The move is being viewed as a significant development in the stalled talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
According to officials involved, the new list includes both Israeli civilians and foreign nationals. In return, Hamas is demanding the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners, including women and minors, currently held in Israeli jails.
Gaza talks taken up a notch as Hamas hands over hostage swap list, with mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States intensifying their efforts to bridge remaining gaps between both sides. Negotiations are reported to have become more structured, focusing on phased exchanges and potential humanitarian pauses.
A senior Egyptian diplomat said that while the submission of the list is a positive step, “there are still deep disagreements over the terms of a lasting truce.” Israel has insisted that any deal must guarantee the full disarmament of Hamas and the return of all hostages before a long-term ceasefire is considered.
Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies continue to warn of worsening conditions in Gaza. Food shortages, limited medical access, and damaged infrastructure have left thousands of civilians in dire need of assistance.
Gaza talks taken up a notch as Hamas hands over hostage swap list, offering a glimmer of hope for families awaiting the safe return of loved ones. Analysts believe this could be the most serious step toward negotiation since hostilities intensified months ago.
While optimism remains cautious, mediators are urging both sides to maintain dialogue and avoid further escalation. The coming days are expected to be crucial in determining whether the talks can finally produce a breakthrough in the long-standing conflict.
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