World Israel and Hamas Nearly Struck a Deal to Free Up to 50 Hostages November 8, 2023November 9, 2023Maria Abi-Habib and Matthew RosenbergComments Off on Israel and Hamas Nearly Struck a Deal to Free Up to 50 Hostages Indirect talks mediated by Qatar snagged after Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza on Oct. 27. They have resumed, but hopes for a quick release have faded.
