Mediators from Qatar have been in contact with Hamas officials to try to negotiate the release of Israeli women and children seized by the militant group and taken into Gaza, the Reuters news agency reports.
 |
| Flag of Israel illuminates Downing Street as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Rishi Sunak, assures Israel of UK’s support. Photo: @RishiSunak |
A source briefed on the talks told Reuters that the Qataris proposed the Israelis be exchanged for 36 Palestinian women and children detained in Israel.
The source said the talks were being conducted in co-ordination with the US.
Neither Israel nor Hamas have directly commented on the reports. bbc.com
