They had telephone communication Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu It is American President, Joe Bidenwith the first reporting Israel’s decision to send a delegation to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas, but will not end the war in the Gaza Strip until “after achieving all its objectives,” its office announced.
According to Israel’s Channel 12, the delegation will be led by the head of the Mossad secret service.
Netanyahu’s office did not specify where the talks would take place.
On Wednesday, Hamas said it had sent mediators new “ideas” for ending the war in Gaza, noting it had raised the issue with officials in Qatar and Egypt and had also been in contact with Turkey.
Israel confirmed it was “considering comments” from Hamas on a possible deal and would respond to the mediators.
An Israeli delegation left to negotiate
An Israeli government official said today that a delegation has been sent to negotiate with Hamas over the release of hostages, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to convene the security council to discuss the Palestinian group’s new positions.
Ahead of that meeting later tonight, Netanyahu will hold talks with the negotiating team, a source in his office said.
Sources: AMPE, AFP, Reuters