Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:15pm on 11 Apr 2024,Thursday International
Hamas has signaled that it lacks 40 captives meeting the "humanitarian" criteria for a proposed hostages-for-prisoners ceasefire agreement with Israel. Talks in Cairo revealed Hamas's stance, confirming the challenge in reaching an agreement. The US-backed proposal entails exchanging women, children, elderly, and sick hostages in Gaza for about 900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, alongside a six-week ceasefire. Despite efforts by mediators, including the CIA director, William Burns, to bridge the gaps, negotiations have yet to yield a breakthrough. The situation remains complex amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations, with both sides navigating political pressures.
