Israeli Media: Communications for Attempting to Renew Negotiations Between Israel and Hamas

SadaNews Translation - According to matching Israeli media reports, on Thursday evening, there are initial communications taking place behind the scenes aimed at resuming rapprochement talks between Israel and Hamas.

According to the Hebrew channel Reshet Kan, these are merely preliminary stages, and the situation remains extremely complex. As translated by SadaNews.

It was indicated that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is working on promoting a new political initiative aimed at securing the release of all Israeli prisoners held by Hamas while trying to do so with the fewest possible steps to expedite the process and reduce their detention period.

Israeli political sources said that although the talks are not official, the mere existence of communications could indicate a renewed movement in the stalled process.

Meanwhile, Channel 12 reported that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with the Qataris and discussed with them a deal for the release of the captives and ending the war.

It quoted a source involved in the talks stating that there has been no progress in the negotiations primarily due to the Israeli position.

Channel i24 News noted that Witkoff is working behind the scenes to resume discussions regarding the hostage deal, and there are attempts being made, but without achieving a breakthrough that paves the way for starting talks.