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Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas for the first time in months are hammering out details of a possible deal to establish a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release Israeli hostages, and have put forward "some compromises" during the latest round of talks in Qatar.
On Monday (18 March), media outlets reported that an Israeli delegation led by Mossad intelligence agency chief David Barnea arrived in Doha for indirect talks with Hamas, mediated by Qatari and Egyptian negotiators, on a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages.
According to the source both parties came with some compromises and willingness to negotiate.
Up to this point, only a framework for negotiations has been on the table, but now the details of a possible deal are being talked through. The current proposal could provide for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza and the release of 40 hostages, including women, female soldiers, men over 50 years old and men in critical medical condition, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli negotiators will stay in Doha to continue the current round of detailed talks, which could take at least two weeks.
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