News about hostage, Hamas, and Israel

PMO: Israel's war cabinet has unanimously decided that Israel will continue the operation in #Rafah to exert military pressure on Hamas in order to advance the release of our hostages, destroy Hamas military and governing capabilities and ensure that Gaza does not pose a threat…

The Hostage Release Deal, Rafah, and Defeating Hamas. Where Are We? jcpa.org/video/the-hostage-release-deal-rafah-and-defeating-hamas-where-are-we/

🚨A senior Israeli official told me that major gaps remain in the negotiations on the Gaza hostage deal, but the Israeli team will remain in Cairo to try to bridge these gaps and will make a significant effort to get a deal 🚨"There is a very broad mandate for the negotiation…

White House says Israel and Hamas positions put a hostage deal within reach. My story on @axios www.axios.com/2024/05/07/white-house-israel-hamas-positions-allow-hostage-deal