Israel and Hamas are in broad agreement on the possibility of exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners during a month-long ceasefire. However, the negotiations are being held up due to differences over the terms of a permanent ceasefire. Mediation efforts by Qatar, Washington, and Egypt have focused on a phased approach to releasing hostages and prisoners, starting with civilians and ending with soldiers.
Netanyahu's response sparked outrage amongst Israelis, especially those whose relatives are still being held hostage in Gaza. Relatives of Gaza hostages stormed an Israeli parliament building, protesting the government's failure to bring back all hostages. , World News, Times Now
Middle East News: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo to discuss a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange with Egyptian officials. Haniyeh had previously met with I