The Hamas movement has pressed for the release of roughly three thousand Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails in exchange for the civilians seized in the Gaza Strip. A television outlet, Al Arabiya, cited unnamed sources in reporting this development. The information suggests that intermediaries may be proposing a six-week ceasefire in the region while negotiations unfold. In this framework, Hamas would agree to return a portion of the hostages seized on October 7 from Israeli territory, with reports indicating a group of 36 captives being prepared for release in the near term. — Al Arabiya
Sources indicate that mediators are pushing for a multi-stage ceasefire plan, and Hamas appears to be signaling a willingness to restructure the draft accord by extending the process from three phases to four. The evolving proposal underscores the desire to balance security concerns with humanitarian considerations during the talks. — Al Arabiya
The crisis in the Middle East intensified on October 7 when thousands of armed Hamas supporters crossed into Israel from the Gaza Strip, targeting civilians and abducting more than 200 people. In response, Israel’s leadership declared the situation as an active war and launched a ground operation aimed at recovering hostages and dismantling the Hamas network. The subsequent actions set the stage for a prolonged security and political struggle that continues to draw regional and international attention. — Al Arabiya
By late November, there were reports that Israel and Hamas were nearing agreement on a humanitarian pause and the release of additional hostages, even as a renewed effort to secure freedom for a broader group remained contentious. In this context, the ceasefire discussions have been framed around balancing immediate relief needs with long-term strategic goals. — Al Arabiya
A Russian citizen, a woman who had been held in Hamas captivity, appealed to President Vladimir Putin to intervene in efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages. The appeal highlighted the ongoing human dimension of the conflict and the continued search for diplomatic avenues to resolve the crisis. — Al Arabiya