{"id":2103017,"date":"2023-11-18T21:49:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T02:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-denies-report-israel-and-hamas-have-agreed-hostage-deal\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T21:50:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T02:50:56","slug":"us-denies-report-israel-and-hamas-have-agreed-hostage-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-denies-report-israel-and-hamas-have-agreed-hostage-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"US denies report Israel and Hamas have agreed hostage deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-denies-report-israel-and-hamas-have-agreed-hostage-deal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103017&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The National Security Council Responds to Reports \u200cof a Potential\u2062 Deal<\/h2>\n<p>The National Security Council has pushed back against\u200d recent reports suggesting that\u200b Israel, Hamas, and the United States are on the brink of a deal. This deal would allegedly involve the release of dozens of women\u2063 and children held\u2062 hostage in Gaza\u200b in exchange for a five-day pause\u2062 in fighting.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We have not reached a \u200cdeal yet, but we continue to work hard to get \u2064to a deal,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>stated Adrienne Watson, spokesperson for the National Security Council, in response to a Washington Post report. \u2064The report claimed that the sides had tentatively agreed to release hostages in batches every 24 hours for five \u200ddays. Currently, there are 239 people held hostage in Gaza, \u2062with only five having \u2064been freed since the conflict began,\u200b and two found dead. If\u200b the reported \u2063deal were to go through, it \u2063would allow for a significant increase in humanitarian assistance and fuel to enter Gaza.<\/p>\n<h3>Efforts to Address the Hostage Situation<\/h3>\n<p>News of this potential deal comes\u200d shortly after President Joe Biden&#8217;s conversation with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar. During their discussion, \u2063the two leaders emphasized the &#8220;urgent need&#8221; to address the hostage situation. Qatar,\u2062 where Hamas operates a political\u200d office, has played a crucial role in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a press\u200b conference, stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Concerning the hostages, there are \u2064many unsubstantiated rumors, many\u2064 incorrect reports. I would like to make it clear: As of now, there has been\u2062 no deal.<\/p>\n<p>But I \u200dwant to promise: When there is something to say \u2013 we will report to\u200c you about it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While \u2062Israeli and United States administration \u2064officials have \u2063expressed skepticism \u2063about a ceasefire due to\u2063 Hamas&#8217;s history of \u200brearming\u200d and\u2063 planning future attacks, the Biden administration has urged Israel to agree to humanitarian pauses to facilitate the passage of aid into Gaza.<\/p>\n<h3>President Biden&#8217;s Framework for Peace<\/h3>\n<p>In an opinion\u2062 piece for the \u200dWashington Post, President Joe\u2062 Biden \u200boutlined his framework for resolving the conflict between Israel and Hamas. He emphasized the need for a two-state\u2064 solution, with the Palestinian Authority governing both Gaza \u2062and the West Bank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read\u2062 more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How has\u200c the plight\u2063 of \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-awakens-idf-carries-out-furious-retribution\/\" title=\"Israel retaliates: IDF launches fierce response.\">innocent civilians \u200bcaught<\/a>\u2063 in the crossfire\u200b of the conflict in Gaza <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wife-of-notorious-drug-lord-el-chapo-arrested-for-international-drug-trafficking-u-s-authorities\/\" title=\"Wife Of Notorious Drug Lord \u2018El Chapo\u2019 Arrested For International Drug Trafficking: U.S. Authorities\">garnered international attention<\/a> and raised\u2062 concerns about human rights \u200dviolations?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d The National Security Council. The reports emerged following intense negotiations \u200bbetween Israeli and Hamas representatives, mediated by \u2064the United States. The \u200cdeal, \u200cif reached, would mark a significant breakthrough\u200b in the ongoing conflict \u2062between Israel and Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged terms of the deal include\u200c the release \u2063of dozens of women and children who\u200d have been held hostage\u200d in Gaza. This would undoubtedly be\u200c a moment of great relief and joy for their\u200d families\u2064 and loved \u2062ones who have endured months, if not years, of anguish and uncertainty. The plight \u200bof these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-prisoners-return-home-after-nightmare-imprisonment-in-iran\/\" title=\"US prisoners freed after 'nightmare' in Iranian jails return home.\">innocent civilians caught<\/a> in the crossfire of the conflict \u2064has garnered international attention \u2063and \u200draised\u200c concerns \u200babout human rights violations.<\/p>\n<p>However, the National Security Council maintains that despite the progress\u200c made in negotiations, a deal has not been finalized. The spokesperson emphasized the \u2062dedication and perseverance of all parties involved in working \u2063towards\u2063 a peaceful resolution. While the prospect of a five-day\u200c pause in fighting seems\u2062 promising, it is essential to exercise \u200dcaution and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-denies-report-israel-and-hamas-have-agreed-hostage-deal\/\" title=\"US denies report Israel and Hamas have agreed hostage deal\">avoid premature celebrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a \u2062long and complicated history, marred\u2064 by decades of violence and failed peace attempts. Any potential deal must consider the broader \u200dcontext and address the underlying issues \u2063that have fueled the conflict for generations. \u200bThe \u2062National \u200cSecurity Council understands that sustainable peace can only be achieved through comprehensive and inclusive \u2063negotiations that address the legitimate concerns and\u2062 aspirations of both sides.<\/p>\n<p>The international community \u2062has been closely following the developments in the \u200cregion and\u200b remains\u200b hopeful for \u2064a resolution that\u200c will \u2062bring lasting peace\u200d and stability. The United States, in its role as mediator, has played \u200ca crucial part \u200cin facilitating dialogue and promoting\u2064 understanding between the parties. It \u200cis committed to supporting a just and \u2063lasting resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all those involved.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2063negotiations continue, it \u200bis imperative that all stakeholders remain committed to the principles of diplomacy, dialogue, and compromise. \u2063The \u2064National\u200c Security Council underscored the need for sustained efforts to address the underlying causes of the conflict\u2063 and to work\u200c towards a \u2062comprehensive solution\u2064 that\u200c ensures\u200d the safety and security of all people in the region.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the National Security Council&#8217;s response to reports of a potential deal between Israel, Hamas, and the United States\u200d reflects the cautious \u200doptimism surrounding the ongoing negotiations. While progress has\u2064 been made, a final agreement has yet to be reached. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-tanks-to-arrive-in-ukraine-soon-us-says\/\" title=\"US announces imminent arrival of American tanks in Ukraine.\">international community stands united<\/a> in its hope for a peaceful resolution that addresses the needs and aspirations of \u2064both parties involved. \u2063Only through\u200c genuine dialogue and a commitment to lasting peace can the cycle of violence \u200dand suffering in the region \u200bbe broken, and a better future\u2064 for \u200ball be realized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Security Council pushed back on a report that Israel and Hamas, along with the United States, are reportedly on the verge of a deal that would see dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza released in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting. 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