Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostagesHere's what's on the table for Israel and Hamas in the latest cease-fire talksCAIRO -- Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. Here’s what we know so far about the current proposal, confirmed by Egyptian and Hamas officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss behind-the-scenes negotiations. The Egyptians have also warned Israel against the operation, fearing a flood of Palestinian refugees driven into its territory. Hamas would start by releasing female civilian hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The stakes were underscored in a new U.N. report Thursday that estimated damage caused by the war in Gaza at over $18.5 billion.

Source: ABC News May 02, 2024 20:29 UTC