The Qatari Foreign Ministry: "There is an initial positive answer from Hamas on the outline for the release of the abductees" A spokesman for Qatar's foreign ministry said that Hamas responded positively to the proposed deal. According to the outline presented to the terrorist organization, 40 women and men over the age of 60 will be released for 6 weeks of respite in the first stage.
Later, a negotiation will be held on the next steps, in which soldiers, additional civilians and bodies held in Gaza will be release.