Hamas: Netanyahu is using hostage families to cover up his failure

• Published date: 25 March 2024
• Author: EVE YOUNG
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Hamas' priorities from ongoing negotiations are "stopping the aggression, bringing in aid, the return of the displaced, and a clear reconstruction plan," said Badran, according to Al-Ahed News

Badran also said that the US cannot be considered a mediator in negotiations but is a "political and military partner supporting the occupation," and the American administration is a primary obstacle to any agreement, the news site reported.

Israel accepted on Saturday an American compromise for the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released for Israeli hostages and is awaiting a response from Hamas, according to Israeli media reports.

The details of the reported deal

Israel agreed to release between 700-800 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 40 hostages, Israeli media reported on Sunday evening, citing Israeli officials. Prisoners to be released include hundreds who are currently serving life sentences for murdering Israelis in terror attacks...