CNN —There has been “significant progress” on negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas but there are issues still remaining, diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations told CNN.
“There are issues still remaining, but talks are ongoing, and we remain hopeful,” the source added.
Complete blockadeHamas abducted more than 200 people and killed 1,400 others, including soldiers and civilians, in southern Israel on October 7.
The hostages include nationals from countries including Mexico, Brazil, the United States, Germany and Thailand – as well as Israeli civilians and soldiers.
Qatar and Egypt have been mediating between Israel, the US and Hamas to release the hostages held by the militant group.
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