-- "The exchange will include Palestinian prisoners as part of a deal mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. The official also confirmed that two American citizens, Keith Siegel and Sagie Dekel-Chen, are set to be released during the initial phase of the agreement." --
UPDATE: As I was saying...
-- "Netanyahu's office accused Hamas, without elaborating, of trying to go back on part of the agreement in an attempt 'to extort last minute concessions.'" --
And... you can't trust sociopaths...
-- "Israel shared a video early Thursday of Hamas leader Khalil al-Haya seemingly responding to the deal by expressing ongoing commitment to the violence that led to the Oct. 7 slaughter." --
UPDATE2: It's on again...
-- "‘A few minutes ago I received a final announcement that all obstacles have been overcome and the deal is underway,’ Shas chairman Aryeh Deri stated." --
