A possible release of dozens of hostages was being negotiated by Mossad Chief David Barnea and CIA chief William Burns in Qatar on Thursday after Hamas demands included a days-long pause in the war, the release of Palestinians prisoners and the supply of fuel. The security cabinet was briefed on Thursday but Israel said details were still unclear as to how many hostages would be freed and how many prisoners Hamas demanded to be released. Officials add that a pause in the fighting would only be accepted if the number of hostages freed would be substantial (Itamar Eichner).
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