NewzFormer Palestinian Authority minister Sufian Abu Zaida stated that Israel and Hamas were nearing an agreement regarding four Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip prior to the October 7 onslaught. According to Abu Zaida, the negotiations focused on securing a hostage deal alongside economic and humanitarian relief for Gaza.
In addition to the revelation about the advanced state of the talks, Abu Zaida announced that he intends to disclose a specific message that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar asked him to convey to Israel weeks before the outbreak of the October 7 attacks. These details are set to be revealed in an upcoming television interview.
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