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Negotiators nearing a deal for initial release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas

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By Alex Marquardt and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — A recent draft of a possible deal to secure the release of hostages that Hamas is holding in Gaza proposes a four- to five-day pause in fighting for the initial release of 50 hostages, two sources familiar with the talks told CNN. An agreement has yet to

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  1. Biden says a deal to free hostages held by Hamas is ‘going to happen’ as officials say they are nearing an agreement

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Qatar Negotiating Release Of 50 Hostages By Hamas In Exchange For 3-Day Ceasefire, Report Says

    Headline from Forbes ·

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    Negotiators nearing a deal for initial release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas

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  1. Voice of America

    Netanyahu: Any Deal Freeing Hostages Would Be Result of Military Pressure on Hamas (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    As he stressed that Israel will continue its military operations in Gaza until it defeats Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed speculation Sunday on a possible deal to free more than 200 hostages kidnapped by the militant group on October 7. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has more.

  2. CNN

    Biden says a deal to free hostages held by Hamas is ‘going to happen’ as officials say they are nearing an agreement (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Biden says a deal to free hostages held by Hamas is ‘going to happen’ as officials say they are nearing an agreement

  3. New York Post

    Israel, Hamas near deal to release 70 women, children held hostage for five-day truce (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a deal that would see the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for most of the Israeli women and children held hostage in Gaza — as well as the promise of a five…

  4. Voice of America

    Biden Believes Hamas Hostages Will Be Released but Gives No Timetable (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Also, US leader says hospitals in Gaza ‘must be protected’

  5. Insider

    Hamas' armed wing says it is ready to free 70 Israeli hostages in return for a 5-day cease-fire (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, said the militant group has offered to free 70 Israeli hostages to secure a five-day truce.

  6. Insider

    Hamas says it will release 70 hostages in exchange for 5-day ceasefire (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Hamas' military wing says it's ready to release 70 Israeli hostages if Israel can agree to a five-day ceasefire.

  7. Blaze Media

    Hamas claims it will release 70 hostages in exchange for 5-day ceasefire (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Hamas reportedly said on Monday that it has asked Israel for a five-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 70 Israeli hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu turned down the prospect of a ceasefire earlier this month.

  8. New York Post

    Qatar proposes Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truce, sources say (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The deal, under discussion, which has been coordinated with the U.S., would also see Israel release some Palestinian women and children from Israeli jails and increase the amount of humanitarian ai…

  9. Forbes

    Qatar Negotiating Release Of 50 Hostages By Hamas In Exchange For 3-Day Ceasefire, Report Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Qatari mediators are reportedly working with the U.S. on the deal, which Hamas has agreed to the “general outlines” of, though Israel has not.

  10. Deseret News

    Biden says to Hamas-held hostages: ‘We’re coming’ (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    More than 200 people are being held hostage by Hamas, including several Americans

  11. PJ Media

  12. Hot Air

    Hamas Agrees to Tentative Deal to Free Dozens of Hostages (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Hamas has agreed in principle and Israel is now considering a proposal for the release of at least 50 women and children among about 240 foreign and Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, accor...

  13. Sofrep

    Breaking News: Hamas Agrees to Potential Release of at Least Fifty Hostages (opens Sofrep)

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    Sofrep's feed description

    The Israel-Gaza conflict has reached a critical juncture with the potential release of hostages by Hamas, amidst ongoing negotiations and intense military operations, highlighting the complexity and fluidity of the situation.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Are Israel and Hamas nearing a ‘hostage’ deal? What to know (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Qatari-mediated negotiations aim to free 50 captives in exchange for a three-day ceasefire, according to media reports.

  15. KTVZ Bend

    Negotiators nearing a deal for initial release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Alex Marquardt and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — A recent draft of a possible deal to secure the release of hostages that Hamas is holding in Gaza proposes a four- to five-day pause in fighting for the initial release of 50 hostages, two sources familiar with the talks told CNN. An agreement has yet to

  16. PJ Media

  17. Blaze Media

    Israel dispels claim there is working deal with Hamas to release hostages in exchange for five-day ceasefire (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    A major deal between Israel and Hamas that would have seen the release of dozens of people abducted on October 7 has apparently fallen through. The deal did not happen due to "minor" details, according to the Qatari prime minister.

  18. CBS News

    Negotiators near deal with Hamas to release hostages (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    At this stage, there is no firm deal in hand but rather a written draft agreement that is being passed between parties.

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