Israeli Team in Cairo for Hostage Talks

Breaking News Summary

An Israeli delegation has arrived in Cairo to negotiate the release of two Israeli civilians held captive by Hamas for over a year.

Who's Involved?

• Israeli government delegation
• Hamas, the ruling authority in Gaza
• Egyptian mediators

Key Developments

The talks come after months of stalled negotiations.

The Israeli hostages are Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both of whom crossed into Gaza under unclear circumstances in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

Hamas has demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages.

Outlook

The outcome of the talks remains uncertain.

Previous negotiations have failed to secure the hostages' release.

However, both sides have expressed a desire for a resolution.

Additional Information

• The Jerusalem Post: Israeli team in Cairo for hostage talks
• i24NEWS: Israel, Hamas to resume talks on prisoner swap in Cairo
• Haaretz: Israel, Hamas talks resume as Cairo presses for prisoner swap