Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13pm on 13 Aug 2025,Wednesday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Gaza ceasefire negotiations are now focused on a comprehensive deal to release all remaining hostages simultaneously, abandoning earlier plans for a phased exchange. Hamas leaders are in Cairo for preliminary talks with Egyptian mediators, alongside Qatar and the US. The proposal could involve ending the war and withdrawing Israeli troops in return for the hostages, though Israel insists Hamas must disarm and relinquish control of Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have intensified, with over 120 Palestinians killed in the past day. Netanyahu faces mounting domestic pressure amid growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza. (PC: BBC)
