Official: Firm evidence that hostages received their meds would indicate talks can succeed

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

An IDF soldier shows medications meant for hostages held in Gaza found by troops at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in a video released by the military on February 18, 2024 (Screen capture)
An IDF soldier shows medications meant for hostages held in Gaza found by troops at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in a video released by the military on February 18, 2024 (Screen capture)

Israeli decision-makers remain cautious about the chances for a breakthrough in negotiations for a hostage deal, but believe that firm evidence that the hostages indeed received their medications as part of a Qatari-mediated deal would be an important indicator that there is a chance for success in the ongoing talks, an Israeli official tells The Times of Israel.

If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does give the green light, Israel’s negotiating team could head for Paris as early as tomorrow. “This weekend will be key,” says the official.

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