A senior U.S. official says in a briefing with reporters that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's days are numbered. "he has American blood on his hands and he is holding American hostages. No matter how long it takes justice will be made when it comes to Sinwar", he said
Prime Minister of Qatar: The release of detainees from Gaza came as a result of negotiations and not because of Israeli military operations
Qatari Foreign Minister: There must be a ceasefire in Gaza
Emir of the State of Qatar: We are constantly working to extend the truce, but it is not a substitute for a permanent ceasefire
The Mossad has called back its team from Qatar today as a result of the collapse of the hostage negotiations. In a statement the Mossad said Hamas didn't implement its commitment in the agreement to release all the women it is holding hostage
Gaza truce talks with Qatari, Egyptian mediators 'ongoing', despite renewed fighting: source
The White House: We will continue efforts with Egypt and Qatar to extend the truce in Gaza
Prime Minister of Qatar: We call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
CIA director Bill Burns will meet today in Doha with Mossad director David Barnea and Qatar's prime minister to discuss a possible second extension of the pause in the fighting in Gaza if Hamas releases more hostages
Qatari Foreign Ministry: We cannot verify the number of hostages remaining with Hamas after the twenty who will be released on Tuesday and Wednesday.
An informed source told Reuters: Qatari mediators are working with Israel and Hamas to resolve issues and avoid delays
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman: 39 Palestinians will be released today, compared to 13 Israeli and Russian detainees and 3 Thais.
Qatar MFA spox says 13 Israelis + 7 foreign nationals + 39 Palestinian prisoners will be released tonight
Ismail Haniyeh: We are committed to the truce and the prisoner exchange deal as long as Israel is committed to it
11 month agoThe meeting of Iran FM and Hamas leader lasted 3 hours. Ismail Haniyeh, after the meeting, said that “Israel’s crimes in killing Palestinian Lebanese people is unprecedented. Israel seeks to adopt scorched earth policy in Gaza”
Qatari Foreign Ministry: Starting tomorrow, humanitarian aid will arrive in Gaza
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman: We agreed to a complete ceasefire during the truce period without violations by any side
Qatari Foreign Ministry: The humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip will begin at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Friday
Iran FM left Beirut for Doha, Qatar, to meet Qatari officials and the leader of Hamas over the truce deal
11 month agoReadout of President Biden’s Call with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar regarding the hostage deal released just after the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced a delay in the implementation of the deal
Netanyahu says he ordered the Mossad to take action against Hamas leaders wherever they are
Deal could be announced as soon as today by Qatar for the release of hostages:- 50 hostages/ Palestinian prisoners from Israel, 3:1 ratio; -4-5 day pause; - Israeli surveillance drones to stop over northern Gaza for at least 6 hours/day
11 month agoWSJ: Hostage deal would involve a daily six-hour cessation of fighting for four or more days, would still allow Israel to conduct operations in the north
A source with direct knowledge tells Qatar could announce as early as today the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. The source says he hopes nothing happens on the ground in Gaza that harms this
@ICRCPresident met with Hamas leader, Ismael Haniyeh, and Qatari officials, in Qatar
Reuters: A Qatari-sponsored agreement includes 50 hostages held by Hamas and prisoners in Israel, with a truce for 3 days.
Biden: "I have been talking to people involved (in the negotiations on the hostages release) every single day. I believe it is gonna happen but I don't want to get into details". Asked what his message to the families is Biden said: "Hang in there – we are coming"
US President Joe Biden called Qatari Emir Tamim Ben Hamed and talked with him about the development of the war
Sullivan: Washington is involved in negotiations between Israel and Qatar regarding those detained by Hamas
Emir of Qatar: How long will Israel be allowed to violate international laws with its brutal and endless war on the country's indigenous people
