Reports indicate that on Thursday night, the disagreements between Israel, Hamas, U.S., and Qatari officials have been resolved as the deal has been officially signed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been briefed about the agreement. His office stated that he has called for a meeting with his political-security cabinet, which will be followed by a government session to approve the plan.
“The families of the hostages have been notified of the agreements by the Directorate for Hostages, Missing Persons, and Returnees in the Prime Minister’s Office,” according to the statement. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has instructed the Coordinator for Prisoners and Missing Persons to make arrangements for the reception of the hostages upon their return to Israel.”
Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.
Government officials cited last-minute issues with Hamas for the delay.
This doesn’t mean everything is a done deal, though: Israel’s security cabinet will meet on Friday, after which the government will convene to approve the deal.
