Dan De Luce is a reporter for the NBC News Investigative Unit.
The U.S. is discussing with Israel and Qatar a proposal for a pause in fighting in Gaza of up to three days that would allow for the delivery of more humanitarian aid into Gaza and the possible release of some of the hostages held by Hamas, according to two foreign diplomats. Qatar, acting as an intermediary, has held talks with Hamas for weeks about a possible pause in Gaza but a final agreement has proved elusive.
A pause of one to three days could enable the release of a small group of hostages, possibly 10 to 15, which then would allow Hamas to gather details of the identities and location of all the hostages to secure the release of dozens more, said a diplomat briefed on the matter. As of last week, Hamas’ military wing accepted the terms of a possible humanitarian pause. but Israel rejected the proposal, according to a senior Arab diplomat.
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