Palestinian resistance group Hamas responded positively to a U.S. proposal for a hostage take care of Israel in trade for a pause in Gaza, Qatar’s prime minister mentioned.
“We have received a reply from Hamas with regards to the general framework of the agreement with regards to hostages. The reply includes some comments, but in general, it is positive,” Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani instructed a news convention in Doha with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Blinken mentioned Tuesday the United States was reviewing a response from Hamas to a framework on a deal that may see Hamas launch hostages in trade for an prolonged pause in combating in Gaza.
Blinken mentioned at a news convention in Qatar that he would talk about Hamas’ response with Israeli officers when he visits the nation on Wednesday.
“There’s still a lot of work to do be done, but we continue to believe that an agreement is possible, and indeed essential,” Blinken mentioned.
The high U.S. diplomat, who’s within the Middle East for a hostage deal, additionally mentioned the Saudi crown prince reiterated ‘sturdy curiosity’ in Israel normalization after the Gaza battle.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi held talks in Cairo on Tuesday with Blinken.
The talks centered on efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza, swapping detainees and the entry of assist to finish the human struggling within the strip, the presidency mentioned in an announcement.
El-Sissi highlighted Egypt’s efforts to supply humanitarian assist to Gaza in coordination with worldwide aid businesses, the assertion mentioned.
Source: www.dailysabah.com