hostage exchange
Hamas Demands Release of Marwan Barghouti and Key Palestinian Leaders in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
Oct 08, 2025 04:04 am CST
Hamas is seeking the release of prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti and other high-profile detainees as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel. The talks, taking place in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh, are based on a US-proposed 20-point plan that includes hostage exchanges, prisoner releases, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and Hamas disarmament.
Hamas and Israel Edge Closer to Ceasefire Deal: Critical Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Talks Begin in Egypt
Oct 06, 2025 09:56 am CST
Negotiations for a Hamas-Israel hostage-prisoner exchange are underway in Egypt as both sides meet for crucial peace talks. Donald Trump's proposed peace plan has received positive responses, calling for the release of 47 remaining Gaza hostages in exchange for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. With the war approaching its two-year mark, diplomatic efforts intensify to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza while determining the territory's future governance.