War cabinet to receive update on hostage talks after Shin Bet chief returns from meeting Egyptian counterpart

14 November 2023, 8:59 pm Edit

Israelis begin a days-long march in Tel Aviv towards the Knesset in Jerusalem, calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by terrorists in Gaza, November 14, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

The war cabinet will receive an update later tonight regarding the negotiations to secure the release of the hostages, Hebrew media reports.

The update comes shortly after Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar returned from Cairo where he met with Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel to discuss the negotiations.

While Qatar has been understood to be leading the main track of negotiations, Egypt is also engaged in its own effort.