Hamas can be reportedly keen to “freeze” weapons, however not absolutely disarm, in keeping with Arab media, citing the Egyptian Intelligence Bureau.
Hamas agreed to launch all residing hostages collectively and to delay the discharge of the stays of the deceased hostages as soon as a deal is reached in Egypt, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday night, citing a senior Palestinian supply.
A Palestinian supply later advised al-Araby al-Jadeed that the entire remaining 20 residing hostages might be launched in a single batch through the first part of the deal.
This comes as one other spherical of talks in Egypt attracts to an in depth for the day, the Qatari outlet added. Negotiators reportedly mentioned the lists of prisoners to be launched and ensures to forestall a return to preventing after the hostages are freed.
Hamas can be reportedly keen to “freeze” weapons, however not absolutely disarm, in keeping with Arab media, citing the Egyptian Intelligence Bureau.
The Palestinian terror group additionally reportedly stated that it might not hand over its weapons to non-Arab intermediaries.
Palestinian prisoners who have been launched in a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas arrive to the West Financial institution metropolis of Ramallah, February 15, 2025. (credit score: FLASH90)
Hamas says prisoner lists exchanged throughout Egypt talks
This comes after Hamas confirmed on Wednesday thatprisoner lists have been exchanged as a part of ongoing oblique talks geared toward reaching a ceasefire settlement.
The negotiations, in keeping with an announcement by the group, are targeted on three details: ending the conflict, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, and the change of prisoners.
Hamas official Taher al-Nunu stated that his delegation had “offered the mandatory positivity and duty” to advance efforts towards an settlement.
Hamas additionally reportedly demanded “written, not verbal, ensures” of Israel’s dedication to the proposed ceasefire settlement.
Amichai Stein contributed to this report.
