Nyack bring them home solidarity gathering at Hezekiah Easter, Veterans Memorial Park in Nyack Nov. 16, 2023, for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. © Peter Carr/The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK
Hostages, Hamas
(Tel Aviv, Israel) — Hamas says it’s ready to release nearly three dozen hostages as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. Mediators involved in the high level talks in the Middle East say this is the closest they have even been to getting a deal done. Israeli officials believe most of the hostages set to be released are alive. Negotiators say a breakthrough took place overnight Monday into Tuesday. Envoys of from both the White House and President-elect Donald Trump have been active in the talks.
The deal would reportedly free the hostages, for a halt in the fighting and a surge in humanitarian aid to those living in Gaza. The plan still needs to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for it’s final approval.
