Netanyahu Heads To Cairo For Hostage Talks, Deal Expected In Coming Days - Report

By JPost
Posted on 12/17/24 | News Source: JPost

Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 17, 2024  - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly on his way to Cairo for hostage deal negotiations, Reuters reported on Tuesday. 

According to Reuters, the ceasefire deal is expected to be signed in the coming days, sources briefed on the talks reported. 

Following this announcement, Hamas announced that they affirmed the "serious and positive discussions" that took place in Doha with Qatari and Egyptian mediators. 

"Reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange is possible if the occupation refrains from setting new conditions," Hamas stated. 

Along with Netanyahu flying to Cairo, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Egypt before heading to the Vatican, Hezbollah-affiliated news network Al-Mayadeen reported.