Posted 2/25/2024, 6:00:00 PM
Israel and Hamas at Impasse Over Hostage Deal Terms
- U.S. National Security Advisor confirms "basic contours" of a hostage deal were agreed upon by Israel, U.S., Egypt, and Qatar
- Israeli PM Netanyahu says it's unclear if a deal will happen; Hamas demands are still unreasonable
- Netanyahu reviewing military plans for Gaza, including evacuating civilians and destroying Hamas battalions
- Israel approved delegation to travel to Qatar for hostage negotiations, but not to make decisions
- Hamas advisor denies Hamas dropped any demands, says Israel trying to thwart agreement; points of contention remain