17:13โขHostage Deal Nears: Prisoners Return Expected Soon
โจIsraeli media remains heavily focused on the ongoing hostage negotiations, with sources indicating that a deal for the first phase is close to being finalized this week, potentially leading to hostage releases next week (13tv, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, jerusalem post, Maariv, Mako, now14, Ynet, i24NEWS, walla, Davar, Kan, Makor Rishon, kikar, Kipa). Key sticking points include the identities of prisoners, with Marwan Barghouti's release reportedly vetoed (13tv, Israel Hayom, Mako, now14, Ynet), and specific withdrawal maps (13tv, jerusalem post). The family of hostage Bipin Joshi released new footage of him in captivity (Haaretz, i24NEWS).