Prisoner swap
Israel seeks return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanon as part of prisoner talks - report
The discussions reportedly involved remains buried in Jewish cemeteries in Beirut and Sidon, alongside the status of Lebanese detainees held by Israel.
Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza
Russia, Ukraine confirm exchange of 160 prisoners of war
Russia says US hasn't followed through on Trump-Putin 'understandings' as war grinds on
Lapid heads to Cairo as Israeli-Hamas tensions heat up
It is speculated that Lapid may meet with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. If so, he would return to him ancient Egyptian artifacts illegally smuggled into Israel.
Israel turned down ‘road map’ for prisoner swap, Hamas claims
The alleged Israeli rejection of the Hamas offer came against a backdrop of reports suggesting that progress has been made towards striking a prisoner swap deal.
Israel, Hamas reach ‘understandings’ on prisoner swap - report
Last week, Hamas said that the issue of the prisoners remains at the top of its priorities and it will not rest until they are all released from Israeli prisons.
Israel still fractured by prisoner swap debates, 10-years after Schalit deal
The release of Gilad Schalit was a testament to a long-held army principle that the IDF does not abandon its soldiers on the battlefield. However, many think that the price was too high.
PA President Abbas trying to block Israel-Hamas prisoner deal - report
Abbas is seeking to hinder the Egyptian mediation efforts because of his objection to the inclusion of jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti.
Hamas pushes for prisoner swap, warns of 'explosion' during Egypt visit
A Hamas delegation pushed for a prisoner swap with Israel, while warning "violations" of Jerusalem could cause situation to explode.
‘Significant progress’ achieved in prisoner swap negotiations – report
Palestinian Islamic Jihad called for kidnapping IDF soldiers to force Israel to release security prisoners.
Hamas presents ‘roadmap’ for prisoner swap with Israel
It is widely believed that the Egyptians are leading efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas, Israel reportedly close to reaching prisoner swap
Thanks to Egyptian pressure, Israel and Hamas might be close to a prisoner swap deal, which could lead to a long-term truce.
Palestinians warn Gaza won't be silent until border restrictions eased
United Nations and Egyptian mediators have reportedly told Hamas that the issue of rebuilding the Gaza Strip should be linked to a prisoner exchange agreement with Israel.