Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced meetings of three key decision-making bodies late Tuesday to discuss “the issue of the release of hostages.”
Quick Read
- Israeli Decision-Making Meetings: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced meetings of three key bodies to discuss hostage release issues.
- Meeting Schedule: The special war Cabinet, the broader Security Cabinet, and the full Cabinet are scheduled to meet, beginning at 6 p.m. (1600 GMT).
- Purpose of Meetings: These meetings are essential for approving significant government decisions.
- Potential Cease-Fire and Prisoner Swap: Hamas officials have indicated that a deal involving a cease-fire and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for hostages held in Gaza could be imminent.
- Netanyahu’s Comments: Netanyahu expressed cautious optimism about progress in returning the hostages, suggesting that positive news might be forthcoming soon.
The Associated Press has the story:
Key Israeli decision-making bodies to discuss ‘Hostages release issues’
Newslooks- JERUSALEM (AP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced meetings of three key decision-making bodies late Tuesday to discuss “the issue of the release of hostages.”
A statement released by Netanyahu’s office said the special war Cabinet will convene at 6 p.m. (1600 GMT), followed by meetings of the broader Security Cabinet and then the full Cabinet.
It gave no further details, but the various bodies are required to approve important government decisions.
The meetings come as Hamas officials say a deal could be reached soon on a cease-fire and swap of Palestinian prisoners for hostages held by the Islamic militant group in Gaza.
“On the return of the hostages, we are making progress,” Netanyahu said in a meeting with Israeli soldiers. “I don’t think it’s worth saying too much, not even at this moment, but I hope there will be good news soon.”
