Israel asked by US, Qatar to send Gaza hostage deal team to Egypt for negotiations - exclusive

An Israeli official speaking to The Post said: "When the conditions are ripe for sending a negotiation delegation, it will proceed at a mutually agreed-upon location."

Relatives and supporters of the hostages, held in Gaza since the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel, protest demanding their immediate release with a deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

ByAMICHAI STEIN

JUNE 18, 2025 15:00

Updated: JUNE 18, 2025 21:47

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