
Negotiations Progressing Between the US, Israel, and Hamas in Efforts to Reach Hostage Agreement
In a potentially significant development, U.S. negotiators are said to be making progress towards an agreement with Israel and Hamas that could bring about a temporary pause in military operations in Gaza. According to two senior administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the proposed deal would involve a two-month halt to fighting in exchange for the release of over 100 hostages who were captured during the October 7 attack on Israel.