The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported Tuesday morning, citing Egyptian and Qatari sources, that mediators in Cairo and Doha are striving to develop an agreed-upon framework that would include an extended ceasefire, the entry of supplies into Gaza, and a de facto extension of the first phase of the agreement.
The sources estimate that recent developments in the negotiations indicate room for understandings on a temporary ceasefire, particularly given US and international pressure on Israel to extend the truce.
An Egyptian diplomatic source stated that the most feasible proposal in the current negotiations is a framework for the release of ten living hostages in exchange for a two-month ceasefire. This would be accompanied by a significant increase in aid to Gaza and the release of hundreds of terrorists.
The source added that this framework is expected to include the release of hostages without Hamas propaganda events, aiming to ensure that negotiations continue smoothly.
It is worth noting that yesterday, contrary to US statements, Hamas sources claimed that recent talks between senior figures in the terrorist organization and representatives of the US administration were "positive," though still requiring time to succeed and expected to continue in the coming days.
The Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that, according to sources, the meeting with Trump administration officials focused primarily on the release of hostages holding American citizenship. The sources stated that Hamas leadership did not provide information on the hostages' condition during the talks but clarified that the terrorist organization is willing to release them in exchange for Israel freeing 200 terrorists for each live hostage.
According to the Arab newspaper's report, there is a proposal for a comprehensive hostage deal that would include ending the war and withdrawing IDF troops from Gaza. The sources further noted that Hamas did not commit in the talks to disarming.
