Dec 26, 2024
No Deal Possible Without Hostage List, Hamas Delays Submission: Report
Hamas has yet to provide a list of living and dead hostages for the first phase of a potential ceasefire deal, hindering negotiations, according to Israeli media
Hamas is resisting pressure from mediators in the ongoing negotiations, according to Israeli media reports
According to Israeli officials, Hamas is seeking a "dramatic achievement" in the negotiations before providing the list of hostages, as reported by Channel 12 news
An Israeli official told "The Jerusalem Post" that Hamas has yet to deliver the list of hostages who are alive, and without it, reaching a deal is impossible
The official added that while mediators are pressing Hamas to deliver the list, Mohammed Sinwar, a key figure of the group in Gaza, is refusing to share it
Mohammed Sinwar succeeded his brother Yahya Sinwar as the leader of Hamas after Yahya was killed by the Israeli Defence Forces on October 16
The official said progress is possible without the list, but a breakthrough is impossible without it, noting that the negotiations will be lengthy and involve further consultations
On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed optimism about a hostage deal with Hamas, saying, "There is some progress"
Netanyahu added, "We are taking significant actions on all levels" and pledged to continue efforts "without respite" until all hostages are brought home
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