Hamas is reviving the idea of "Hudna" - 5 years truce with Israel. This is definitely not a new idea, and it was presented several times by Hamas' founder Shaykh Ahmad Yassin in the early 2000's and later by Hamas' leaders. Today an Israeli senior official briefed journalists

Israel refuses to accept a 5-year truce with Hamas over fears that the terror group will rebuild and launch another October 7-style attack @baligsladeen has the latest – with Benita Levin

Egyptian sources told Reuters that Gaza talks witnessed 'a significant breakthrough'. In the same report they confirm that 'some sticking points remain', which points? Well, "Including Hamas arms". In other words - there isn't any SIGNIFICANT breakthrough around here.

A report today confirms previous assessments regarding how Israel is planning to arrange aid entry to the people of Gaza, without Hamas involvement. An Egyptian source told Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that Israel will establish a new humanitarian zone between the Philadelphia corridor

An Israeli official downplayed a 'significant breakthrough' reported in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks as 'inaccurate' @baligsladeen reports on the latest – with Benita Levin

Israel's delegation to Doha negotiating with Hamas is 'much more optimistic than they were last week, but it's not clear whether there will be an agreement,' @baligsladeen tells Emily Frances

Qatari Prime Minister: "The talks on Gaza reached a dead lock. The gaps between Israel and Hamas are very wide". US Hostages envoy Adam Bohler: "We are the closest we have ever been to reaching a deal". Who should we believe?

Netanyahu decides not to decide. Prime Minister's Office: After about a week of intense negotiations in Doha, the senior negotiating team will return to Israel for consultations, and working levels will remain in Doha at this stage.

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