Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas became deadlocked three weeks ago.
A woman walks past a logo for Israel i hostages held in the Gaza Strip on May 26, 2024 in Jerusalem. Photo: Hazem Bader/AFP via Getty Imagesto release hostages held in Gaza that could lead to a temporary ceasefire, according to two sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
An Israeli military operation in Rafah, which began in early May, and the killing of 45 Palestinian civilians in anon a tent camp in the city on Sunday, added another layer of complexity to efforts to reach a deal.they won't resume negotiations if the Israel Defense Forces operation in Rafah doesn't stop or if Israel doesn't end the war.
Local health authorities in Gaza say more than 36,000 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7 when Hamas attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 250 others hostage.mediators Qatar and Eypt, was detailed and expanded on the general principles that Mossad director David Barnea presented during the meeting in Paris last Friday, according to a source.
The updated Israeli proposal includes "a willingness to be flexible" regarding the number of living hostages that would be released in the first, humanitarian phase of the deal, as well as a willingness to discuss Hamas's demand for "sustainable calm" in the Gaza Strip, the source said.The Prime Minister of Qatar is expected to meet on Tuesday in Doha with Hamas representatives and share Israel's proposal to them.
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