Negotiations
Lapid reiterates offer to aid government in approving deal
Opposition leader Yair Lapid reiterated his proposal to offer a security guarantee to the government for approving a deal to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas Deal: initial reactions from Israeli and Palestinian sides
It remains unclear whether the terrorists are considering accepting the initiative previously put forward by Egypt and agreed upon by Israel, or if this is an entirely new document.
Hamas notifies mediators of agreement to 'deal with Israel', media reports
All major Israeli media outlets confirmed Hamas' acceptance of the proposed deal.
Hostage families urge Gantz and Eisenkot to 'remove obstacles in deal with Hamas'
Families of the hostages wrote a letter to Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, urging them to take action against obstacles opposing a deal with Hamas.
Hamas halts negotiations; Egypt urges restraint
Amid civilian evacuations in Rafah and a mortar attack on the Kerem Shalom checkpoint, Hamas has declared a suspension in negotiations.
CBS News: talks with Hamas in Cairo yield no results
A new round of negotiations is anticipated today, May 5.
Barghouti will be first on Hamas' list for release in new deal with Israel, Al-Quds reports
It is anticipated that Marwan Barghouti, often considered a leading candidate for the presidency of Palestine, will be at the top of Hamas' list for the initial stage of the prisoner exchange.