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.
Key points of Israel's proposal to Hamas, according to Al Akhbar
Al Akhbar, closely associated with Hezbollah, claims to have obtained the Israeli proposal, which was relayed to Hamas by Egyptian intermediaries on April 26.
NYT: Israel agrees to the release of 33 hostages amid reports of 7 deaths
Previously, Israel had demanded that Hamas release at least 40 hostages - women, the elderly, and the seriously ill - as a condition for a new long-term ceasefire.
Qatar may step down as mediator in hostage talks between Israel and Hamas
Qatar's prime minister says the country is reassessing its role as a mediator as some politicians misuse it for their own goals
Qatari Prime Minister: negotiations with Hamas at standstill
Hamas recently rejected the latest proposal put forward by mediators and insists on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and a permanent ceasefire.
New Hamas proposal: hostage release only after 42 days of 'calm'
The plan consists of three stages, with the release of kidnapped Israelis scheduled for the second stage.