Qatar’s Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber al Thani, will arrive in Egypt to meet with mediators regarding a potential hostage deal on Monday, sources familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.

Hamas received an updated ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar during a meeting attended by other Palestinian groups, who demanded a response within hours, Arab media reported.

Egyptians protest against US President Donald Trump's proposal for Egypt and Jordan to host over a million Palestinians from Gaza, at a gate at the Rafah border crossing, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, January 31, 2025. (credit: STRINGER/ REUTERS)
Egyptians protest against US President Donald Trump’s proposal for Egypt and Jordan to host over a million Palestinians from Gaza, at a gate at the Rafah border crossing, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, January 31, 2025. (credit: STRINGER/ REUTERS)

Release of all hostages at once

On Saturday night, the Prime Minister’s Office stated that Israel would only accept a comprehensive deal that secures the release of all hostages at once.