CNN —A recent draft of a possible deal to secure the release of hostages that Hamas is holding in Gaza proposes a four- to five-day pause in fighting for the initial release of 50 hostages, two sources familiar with the talks told CNN.
The most recent discussions have proposed the staggered release of civilian hostages, with pauses potentially increasing after Hamas allows for an initial release of a significant number of those captured, according to the sources.
Hamas indicated it would be willing to release 50 hostages over a multiday pause.
One source said no agreement has been reached on how many aid trucks could enter Gaza but that more than 200 trucks was logistically challenging.
The aid, including fuel and cooking oil for bakeries, would continue to flow in after the initial pauses for hostages.
Persons:
Jon, Jake Tapper, Brett McGurk, CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez
Organizations:
CNN, Biden, Hamas, Middle, National Security Council, Qatari Embassy
Locations:
Gaza, “ State, Al, Qatar, Israel