According to the report, an Israeli delegation was expected to arrive in Cairo ahead of the talks.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 19:05
Updated: FEBRUARY 21, 2024 20:10
Demonstrators hold rally calling for the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas, in Tel Aviv
(photo credit: REUTERS/DYLAN MARTINEZ)
Hamas has “softened its positions” in the negotiations for a hostage deal, Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Wednesday, citing diplomatic sources.
According to the report, an Israeli delegation was expected to arrive in Cairo ahead of the talks.
Earlier this week, it was announced a Hamas delegation headed by Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Deputy Chairman of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, had arrived in Cairo for discussions.
Gantz: ‘initials signs indicate deal moving forward’
Minister-without-portfolio Benny Gantz said in a press conference on Wednesday, “There are attempts these days to promote a new outline for a deal, and initial signs indicate the possibility of moving forward.” Benny Gantz is seen speaking on February 21, 2024Benny Gantz is seen speaking on February 21, 2024 (credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY)
“We will not miss any opportunity to bring the girls and boys home,” he noted.
He added that “without an outline for a deal, Israel would operate during Ramadan.”
Gantz referred to Israel’s plans for after the war, stating that Israel was acting “to strengthen the moderate axis vis-à-vis Iran and establish a regional administration that would help the Palestinians build a different government in Gaza.
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