Those earlier rumours from washington had sent pulses racing among some people, hoping that there may be an imminent agreement for a cease fire, however temporary, between hamas and israel. And the hamas delegation arriving in cairo today for the talks also expressed hope that a deal could be reached. And again, Optimism Sort of grew, but there were significant obstacles. And anybody covering this story over the last few months will know that often hopes of a ceasefire are dashed by realities on the ground. And one of israels obstacles and demands that was that hamas should present a detailed list of the hostages who would be released under the terms of any future agreement, of course, in exchange for palestinian prisoners in israeli jails. That list hasnt been provided by hamas. There are thought to be at about 134 hostages held by hamas and other groups in gaza. About 30 of those may actually be dead. And israel wanted to know who was still alive, who was going to be released. That h
Wyre davies, who is now injerusalem, about the doubts regarding whether the israeli delegation will participate in the cairo talks. Those earlier rumours from washington had sent pulses racing among some people, hoping that there may be an imminent agreement for a cease fire, however temporary, between hamas and israel. And the hamas delegation arriving in cairo today for the talks also expressed hope that a deal could be reached. And again, Optimism Sort of grew, but there were significant obstacles. And anybody covering this story over the last few months will know that often hopes of a ceasefire are dashed by realities on the ground. And one of israels obstacles and demands that was that hamas should present a detailed list of the hostages who would be released under the terms of any future agreement, of course, in exchange for palestinian prisoners in israeli jails. That list hasnt been provided by hamas. There are thought to be at about 134 hostages held by hamas and other groups
Hamas is ready to release the most vulnerable israeli hostages it holds but one egyptian official says there are still technical issues to resolve. Including agreement on the number of palestinian prisoners the israelis would be prepared to release an exchange. The us is carrying out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid on saturday with more than 30,000 Meals Parachuted by three military planes. Meanwhile, an Israeli Army Spokesman says the military says has completed a review. An Israeli Army Spokesman says the military has completed a preliminary review into the incident last thursday in which dozens of palestinians were killed as an aid convoy arrived in gaza city. Rear admiral Daniel Hagari says the review determined that forces did not strike the convoy, and that most palestinians died in a stampede. The idf says gazan civilians were trampled to death as they charged toward the aid convoy. Mr hagari said the review found that Israeli Soldiers did in his words fire warning shots a
sharon stone is among the movie stars in cannes on day six of the prestigious french film festival. and a dramatic climax to the english premier league football season as manchester city come from behind to clinch the title. hello and welcome. president biden has told japan s prime minister that the us is fully committed to japan s defence on his first visit to asia since taking office. mr biden was greeted with a military honour guard for the meeting with fumio kishido, which came after he metjapan s emperor naruhito. the two men talked briefly at the palace entrance before going in. mr biden is due to hold talks with the prime ministers of japan, india and australia. the fallout from ukraine appears set to dominate discussions, but much of the focus will be on china s territorial intentions, in particular, its claim on taiwan. many analysts believe china s massive military gives it the wherewithal to invade taiwan, and to hold off the us and its allies if they try to inte
Day in the Premier League. Good day in the Premier League. Morning. After the war the good morning. After the warmest of the year yesterday, today will be warmer in the east changes in the west with thunderstorms. I will bring you all the details shortly. Good morning. Its sunday may 12. Did you stay up late . Maybe you did switzerland has won the Eurovision Song Contest in a competition marred by controversy and politics. The singer nemo triumphed with the song the code. The uks Olly Alexander came a disappointing eighteenth. There was booing for israel in the arena, while earlier, thousands of pro Palestinian Protesters marched outside. Our arts correspondent David Sillito has more. Switzerland, winning one of the most extraordinary Eurovision Song Contests of all time. Fans had to file into the arena amidst a small melee of police and protesters, the presence of israel in the final has provoked demonstrations and discomfort from some of the competitors. But when israels eden golan t