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
Foden s on fire as man city come from behind to punish rivals united in the manchester derby. Frustration for celtic the defending champions miss the chance to regain top spot in scotland, with defeat today. And Arsenal Stay In Touch at the top in the wsl, with victory in the North London Derby at the emirates. Also coming up on sportsday. Jemma reekie looks to put the finishing gloss on gbs world indoors campaign with gold in the 800 metres later. Hello there and welcome along to sportsday. It was always going to be tough for Manchester United against their now dominant rivals, Manchester City, in todays derby. A Marcus Rashford Wonder Strike had them daring to dream going into half time, as city missed a string of chances. But pep guardiolas side were on the money in the second half, with a superb strike from phil foden firing them into gear. Joe wilson reports. A star Centre Forward walked out to play. Well, between the two manchesters, there are other strikers. United took the dire
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
Jemma reekie looks to put the finishing gloss on gb s world indoors campaign with gold in the 800m later. Hello there and welcome along to sportsday. It was always going to be tough for Manchester United against their now dominant rivals, Manchester City, in todays derby. A Marcus Rashford Wonder Strike had them daring to dream going into half time, as city missed a string of chances. But pep guardiolas side were on the money in the second half, with a superb strike from phil foden firing them into gear. Joe wilson reports. A star Centre Forward walked out to play. Well, between the two manchesters, there are other strikers. United took the direct route towards citys goal. Whatever point he had to prove, Marcus Rashford had channelled into this shot. Rashford has ripped it in do not question my commitment. Eight minute message delivered. One of those perfect finishes the goalkeeper sees, but still cannot reach. For city, Erling Haaland was always looming. Theyjust had to find him. He w
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