Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh signaled nearing a truce with Israel, aiming to release 240 hostages, primarily Israelis, taken during a major assault. Negotiations, mediated by Qatar, revolve around a ceasefire and the release of prisoners. US President Biden expressed optimism, and sources suggest a five-day truce with prisoner exchanges involving Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The Red Cross emphasizes humanitarian issues and hostages' urgent release amid ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza.
