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Optimism among all parties involved in the Sharm el-Sheikh negotiations is no longer particularly cautious, and the prevailing assessment is that the initial agreement will be signed on Thursday or, at the latest, Friday. "It's not a question of if, but of when," a senior American diplomat in Sharm el-Sheikh told Israel Hayom.
By joint decision, the talks are continuing into the night between Wednesday and Thursday in an effort to finalize as many details as possible. However, it remains unclear whether everything can be resolved during this overnight session.
The anticipated agreement includes an immediate ceasefire, the release of all living hostages within 72 hours, and the return of bodies within a week. It also includes the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, along with another 1,700 inmates. Following the hostage release, the IDF would withdraw to the so-called "yellow line," and all humanitarian supply routes would be opened under UN coordination.
In response to Israeli demands, Hamas reportedly confirmed in today's talks that it could meet the 72-hour deadline for the release of all living hostages, as stipulated in the Trump Plan.
According to sources, Hamas leadership has already instructed all groups holding hostages to prepare for their release. The International Committee of the Red Cross has been asked to ready ambulances and vehicles to facilitate a swift transfer of hostages to the IDF. The military has also prepared makeshift triage centers with medical teams and equipment to provide immediate care before hostages are transported to hospitals in Israel.
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By joint decision, the talks are continuing into the night between Wednesday and Thursday in an effort to finalize as many details as possible. However, it remains unclear whether everything can be resolved during this overnight session.
The anticipated agreement includes an immediate ceasefire, the release of all living hostages within 72 hours, and the return of bodies within a week. It also includes the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, along with another 1,700 inmates. Following the hostage release, the IDF would withdraw to the so-called "yellow line," and all humanitarian supply routes would be opened under UN coordination.
In response to Israeli demands, Hamas reportedly confirmed in today's talks that it could meet the 72-hour deadline for the release of all living hostages, as stipulated in the Trump Plan.
According to sources, Hamas leadership has already instructed all groups holding hostages to prepare for their release. The International Committee of the Red Cross has been asked to ready ambulances and vehicles to facilitate a swift transfer of hostages to the IDF. The military has also prepared makeshift triage centers with medical teams and equipment to provide immediate care before hostages are transported to hospitals in Israel.
Hamas says all living hostages can be freed within 72 hours
Negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh have made rapid progress, with cautious optimism on all sides. According to multiple diplomatic sources, a deal is expected to
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