The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday night the resumption of negotiations for a possible agreement leading to the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza and a cessation of hostilities with Hamas. This news was made public coinciding with a meeting in Cairo between an Egyptian security delegation and Hamas leaders, in a coordinated effort.
Mossad chief David Barnea is scheduled to travel to Doha next Sunday to continue the talks. There, he will meet with CIA Director Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, with the aim of exploring different options to advance the negotiations, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's office.
Regarding Egypt's stance in this process, Netanyahu's office expressed satisfaction with the country's willingness to move towards an agreement. Although the source providing this information was not identified, the importance of evaluating different alternatives to advance the dialogue and achieve the release of the hostages held by Hamas was emphasized.
