Title: Ceasefire Talks in Gaza and Release of Hostages

Israeli broadcasting authority reported that "a ceasefire and a truce for three days have almost been reached." A source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday that "negotiations mediated by Qatar, in coordination with the United States, are ongoing to secure the release of ten to 15 individuals held by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement 'Hamas' in exchange for a humanitarian truce lasting one or two days to halt Israeli hostilities." The source, who requested anonymity, stated, "The exact number is still unclear at this stage." Egyptian sources mentioned that Cairo is nearing a humanitarian ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, which includes a prisoner exchange. Egyptian media reported that intensive communications are being conducted by Egypt to reach a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of prisoners. In this context, a source close to Hamas announced that negotiations are taking place with Israel, mediated by Qatar, regarding a "three-day ceasefire" in exchange for the release of 12 hostages, "half of whom are American." The source confirmed that progress on the ceasefire is currently contingent upon the "duration" of the truce and the conditions in "north Gaza, which is witnessing extensive combat operations." According to the source, "Qatar is awaiting the Israeli response."