Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war are almost complete, but some hurdles&nbsp;still need to be clarified and cleared, as per a senior Palestinian official involved in the negotiations. The official spoke to the BBC and stated that the talks in Doha are 90 per cent finished.

However, a few issues remain unsolved, specifically Israel's military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor along the southern Gaza border with Egypt. One solution&nbsp;is the creation of a buffer zone that is several kilometers wide along Israel's border with Gaza.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-has-refused-to-provide-names-of-hostages-its-holding-bidens-advisor-783995">Also&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;Hamas refused to provide names of hostages it’s holding: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan</a>

<h2 dir="ltr">Three-stage ceasefire agreement</h2>

The three-stage ceasefire could be finalised within days since the core issue is highlighted, the official said. The deal will include:

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
	Hostage and prisoner exchange: 20 Palestinian prisoners will&nbsp;be exchanged for every female Israeli soldier released in the first phase. The names of prisoners are being discussed, and will be chosen from a list of 400 Palestinians serving sentences of 25 years or more in the jails of Israel. However, the release is not expected to include senior Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, whose freedom Israel is likely to turn down.
	</li>
	<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
	Hostage release: The Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be set free in stages. Israel presumes that 62 of the 96 hostages who were held are still alive.
	</li>
	<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
	Return of civilians of Gaza: As per talks, a procedure is being discussed that would allow Gazan civilians to return to Northern Gaza under a monitoring system involving Egypt and Qatar. Further 500 trucks carrying aid per day would enter Gaza.
	</li>
</ul>

Final point: The final stage would involve Gaza being governed by a group of experts who are not civilians in politics. This group will further have support from all Palestinian groups. This will mark the end of the 14-month-long conflict. 
 
Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Palestine war: Hamas Chief to visit Egypt for ceasefire talks | 

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<h2 dir="ltr">Negotiation efforts increase; obstacles remain</h2>

Mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas have increased recently. However, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups like Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) have raised apprehension over Israel's additional conditions.

"Reaching a ceasefire agreement has become closer than ever before, provided Israel stops imposing new conditions," Hamas said in a statement posted on Telegram.

The war continues. It was started&nbsp;after Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which had killed 1,200 people and had seen 251 others abducted. Since then, over 100 hostages have been released, either through negotiations or Israeli military operations.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war are almost complete, but some hurdles still need to be clarified and cleared, as per a senior Palestinian official involved in the negotiations.

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war are almost complete, but some hurdles still need to be clarified and cleared, as per a senior Palestinian official involved in the negotiations. The official spoke to the BBC and stated that the talks in Doha are 90 per cent finished. However, a few issues remain unsolved, specifically Israel's military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor along the southern Gaza border with Egypt. One solution is the creation of a buffer zone that is several kilometers wide along Israel's border with Gaza. Also Read: Hamas refused to provide names of hostages it’s holding: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Three-stage ceasefire agreement The three-stage ceasefire could be finalised within days since the core issue is highlighted, the official said. The deal will include: Hostage and prisoner exchange: 20 Palestinian prisoners will be exchanged for every female Israeli soldier released in the first phase. The names of prisoners are being discussed, and will be chosen from a list of 400 Palestinians serving sentences of 25 years or more in the jails of Israel. However, the release is not expected to include senior Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, whose freedom Israel is likely to turn down. Hostage release: The Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be set free in stages. Israel presumes that 62 of the 96 hostages who were held are still alive. Return of civilians of Gaza: As per talks, a procedure is being discussed that would allow Gazan civilians to return to Northern Gaza under a monitoring system involving Egypt and Qatar. Further 500 trucks carrying aid per day would enter Gaza. Final point: The final stage would involve Gaza being governed by a group of experts who are not civilians in politics. This group will further have support from all Palestinian groups. This will mark the end of the 14-month-long conflict. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: Hamas Chief to visit Egypt for ceasefire talks | Negotiation efforts increase; obstacles remain Mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas have increased recently. However, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups like Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) have raised apprehension over Israel's additional conditions. "Reaching a ceasefire agreement has become closer than ever before, provided Israel stops imposing new conditions," Hamas said in a statement posted on Telegram. The war continues. It was started after Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which had killed 1,200 people and had seen 251 others abducted. Since then, over 100 hostages have been released, either through negotiations or Israeli military operations. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas talks ceasefire talks 90 per cent complete but key issues unsolved: Reports

Tel Aviv, Israel 
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war are almost complete, but some hurdles still need to be clarified and cleared, as per a senior Palestinian official involved in the negotiations. The official spoke to the BBC and stated that the talks in Doha are 90 per cent finished.
However, a few issues remain unsolved, specifically Israel's military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor along the southern Gaza border with Egypt. One solution is the creation of a buffer zone that is several kilometers wide along Israel's border with Gaza.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-has-refused-to-provide-names-of-hostages-its-holding-bidens-advisor-783995">Also Read: Hamas refused to provide names of hostages it’s holding: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan</a>
<h2 dir="ltr">Three-stage ceasefire agreement</h2>
The three-stage ceasefire could be finalised within days since the core issue is highlighted, the official said. The deal will include:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
Hostage and prisoner exchange: 20 Palestinian prisoners will be exchanged for every female Israeli soldier released in the first phase. The names of prisoners are being discussed, and will be chosen from a list of 400 Palestinians serving sentences of 25 years or more in the jails of Israel. However, the release is not expected to include senior Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, whose freedom Israel is likely to turn down.
</li>
<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
Hostage release: The Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be set free in stages. Israel presumes that 62 of the 96 hostages who were held are still alive.
</li>
<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
Return of civilians of Gaza: As per talks, a procedure is being discussed that would allow Gazan civilians to return to Northern Gaza under a monitoring system involving Egypt and Qatar. Further 500 trucks carrying aid per day would enter Gaza.
</li>
</ul>
Final point: The final stage would involve Gaza being governed by a group of experts who are not civilians in politics. This group will further have support from all Palestinian groups. This will mark the end of the 14-month-long conflict.
Watch | Israel-Palestine war: Hamas Chief to visit Egypt for ceasefire talks | 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Negotiation efforts increase; obstacles remain</h2>
Mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas have increased recently. However, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups like Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) have raised apprehension over Israel's additional conditions.
"Reaching a ceasefire agreement has become closer than ever before, provided Israel stops imposing new conditions," Hamas said in a statement posted on Telegram.
The war continues. It was started after Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which had killed 1,200 people and had seen 251 others abducted. Since then, over 100 hostages have been released, either through negotiations or Israeli military operations.
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

As per talks, a procedure is being discussed that would allow Gazan civilians to return to Northern Gaza under a monitoring system involving Egypt and Qatar. 



Tel Aviv, Israel Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war are almost complete, but some hurdles still need to be clarified and cleared, as per a senior Palestinian official involved in the negotiations. The official spoke to the BBC and stated that the talks in Doha are 90 per cent finished. However, a few issues remain unsolved, specifically Israel's military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor along the southern Gaza border with Egypt. One solution is the creation of a buffer zone that is several kilometers wide along Israel's border with Gaza. Also Read: Hamas refused to provide names of hostages it’s holding: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Three-stage ceasefire agreement The three-stage ceasefire could be finalised within days since the core issue is highlighted, the official said. The deal will include: Hostage and prisoner exchange: 20 Palestinian prisoners will be exchanged for every female Israeli soldier released in the first phase. The names of prisoners are being discussed, and will be chosen from a list of 400 Palestinians serving sentences of 25 years or more in the jails of Israel. However, the release is not expected to include senior Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, whose freedom Israel is likely to turn down. Hostage release: The Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be set free in stages. Israel presumes that 62 of the 96 hostages who were held are still alive. Return of civilians of Gaza: As per talks, a procedure is being discussed that would allow Gazan civilians to return to Northern Gaza under a monitoring system involving Egypt and Qatar. Further 500 trucks carrying aid per day would enter Gaza. Final point: The final stage would involve Gaza being governed by a group of experts who are not civilians in politics. This group will further have support from all Palestinian groups. This will mark the end of the 14-month-long conflict. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: Hamas Chief to visit Egypt for ceasefire talks | Negotiation efforts increase; obstacles remain Mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas have increased recently. However, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups like Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) have raised apprehension over Israel's additional conditions. "Reaching a ceasefire agreement has become closer than ever before, provided Israel stops imposing new conditions," Hamas said in a statement posted on Telegram. The war continues. It was started after Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which had killed 1,200 people and had seen 251 others abducted. Since then, over 100 hostages have been released, either through negotiations or Israeli military operations. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 2) sought forgiveness in a televised address after six hostages were killed in Hamas captivity in Gaza before the troops could reach them.&nbsp;

"I ask for your forgiveness for not bringing them back alive.&nbsp;We were close but we didn't succeed. Hamas will pay a very heavy price for this," said Netanyahu.&nbsp;

Hersh Goldberg-Polin (23),&nbsp;Ori Danino (25), Eden Yerushalmi (24), Almog Sarusi (27), Alexander Lobanov (33) and Carmel Gat (40) have been identified as the six hostages killed by Hamas.&nbsp;

While Netanyahu sought forgiveness, he refused to budge from his position that has stalled the ongoing hostage-truce deal. Bibi said&nbsp;Israel must retain control of key corridor on Egypt-Gaza border if the deal was to be signed.&nbsp;

"The achievement of the war's objectives goes through the Philadelphi Corridor... Control of the Philadelphi axis guarantees that the hostages will not be smuggled out of Gaza," he said during a press conference, referring to a narrow 14.5-km-long stretch of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt.&nbsp;

Netanyahu claims that leaving the Philadelphi Corridor would enable Hamas to spirit the hostages to Iran.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-protests-in-israel-after-hostages-killing-755297" target="_blank">Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Protests in Israel after Hostages' Killing</a>

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<h2>'Hamas' pipeline for oxygen'</h2>

Netanyahu said Israel had four war aims and three of them went through the corridor.&nbsp;

“To destroy Hamas, to bring back all of our hostages, to ensure that Gaza will no longer present a threat to Israel, and to return safely the residents of the northern border," said Netanyahu.&nbsp;

“Three of those war goals go through one place.&nbsp;The Philadelphi Corridor. That is Hamas’&nbsp;pipeline for oxygen and rearmament.”

The US, Qatar and Egypt, have&nbsp;been attempting to broker the deal but Netanyahu has stuck with his demands regarding the Philadelphi Corridor while Hamas demands a complete Israeli withdrawal from the area.&nbsp;

Netanyahu is in favour of&nbsp;maintaining Israeli troops in the corridor&nbsp;for the six-week first phase of the ceasefire deal to prevent weapons smuggling from Egypt into Gaza.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blood-on-their-hands-donald-trump-blames-crooked-biden-comrade-harris-for-gaza-hostage-killings-755205" target="_blank">Also read |&nbsp;'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings</a>

However, the security establishment, led by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has opposed the move, arguing that the new demand could blow up the talks and leave hostages at the mercy of Hamas militants.

Netanyahu's stubbornness is perhaps one of the reasons why US President Joe Biden on Monday said that his Israeli counterpart was not doing enough to secure the deal.&nbsp;

Biden said the two sides were "very close" to securing a deal, however, upon being pressed by reporters to whether Netanyahu was doing enough to secure a deal, Biden responded: &nbsp;“No.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 2) sought forgiveness in a televised address after six hostages were killed in Hamas captivity in Gaza before the troops could reach them.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 2) sought forgiveness in a televised address after six hostages were killed in Hamas captivity in Gaza before the troops could reach them. "I ask for your forgiveness for not bringing them back alive. We were close but we didn't succeed. Hamas will pay a very heavy price for this," said Netanyahu. Hersh Goldberg-Polin (23), Ori Danino (25), Eden Yerushalmi (24), Almog Sarusi (27), Alexander Lobanov (33) and Carmel Gat (40) have been identified as the six hostages killed by Hamas. While Netanyahu sought forgiveness, he refused to budge from his position that has stalled the ongoing hostage-truce deal. Bibi said Israel must retain control of key corridor on Egypt-Gaza border if the deal was to be signed. "The achievement of the war's objectives goes through the Philadelphi Corridor... Control of the Philadelphi axis guarantees that the hostages will not be smuggled out of Gaza," he said during a press conference, referring to a narrow 14.5-km-long stretch of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt. Netanyahu claims that leaving the Philadelphi Corridor would enable Hamas to spirit the hostages to Iran. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Protests in Israel after Hostages' Killing 'Hamas' pipeline for oxygen' Netanyahu said Israel had four war aims and three of them went through the corridor. “To destroy Hamas, to bring back all of our hostages, to ensure that Gaza will no longer present a threat to Israel, and to return safely the residents of the northern border," said Netanyahu. “Three of those war goals go through one place. The Philadelphi Corridor. That is Hamas’ pipeline for oxygen and rearmament.” The US, Qatar and Egypt, have been attempting to broker the deal but Netanyahu has stuck with his demands regarding the Philadelphi Corridor while Hamas demands a complete Israeli withdrawal from the area. Netanyahu is in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the corridor for the six-week first phase of the ceasefire deal to prevent weapons smuggling from Egypt into Gaza. Also read | 'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings However, the security establishment, led by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has opposed the move, arguing that the new demand could blow up the talks and leave hostages at the mercy of Hamas militants. Netanyahu's stubbornness is perhaps one of the reasons why US President Joe Biden on Monday said that his Israeli counterpart was not doing enough to secure the deal. Biden said the two sides were "very close" to securing a deal, however, upon being pressed by reporters to whether Netanyahu was doing enough to secure a deal, Biden responded: “No.” (With inputs from agencies)

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Israel-Hamas talks ceasefire talks 90 per cent complete but key issues unsolved: Reports

Israel-Hamas talks ceasefire talks 90 per cent complete but key issues unsolved: Reports

Netanyahu seeks forgiveness for not saving hostages, but refuses to change truce deal terms

Lionel Messi name saves an Argentine grandmother from Hamas abductors