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Published on: 06/01/2025 | 19:22:10
AI Summary:
Israel and Hamas appear to be inching toward a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza. Both sides are under pressure from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump to reach a deal before the Jan. 20 inauguration. The latest round of negotiations has bogged down over the names of hostages to be released. Israeli, Egyptian and Hamas officials release list of 34 hostages slated for release. An Egyptian official confirms the list had been the focus of recent discussions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the names were from a list Israel had submitted months ago. Israel has a history of large-scale prisoner releases, and hundreds were freed in the November 2023 deal. Israeli officials have ruled out the release of Marwan Barghouti, who tops Hamas' wish list. Netanyahu has said he supports a partial deal that pauses the war. The war has displaced 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million people, according to U.N. Estimates. Israel is expected to withdraw troops from Palestinian population centers. But the extent of the pullback must still be worked out, officials say.
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