Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen correspondent to southern Lebanon: Israeli warplanes launched a raid on the Ksar Zaatar neighborhood in western Nabatieh.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The tower destroyed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza includes media offices, including Al Mayadeen's bureau.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: Four fetuses and three premature babies died at Nasser Medical Complex due to malnutrition
Lebanese Ministry of Health: One person was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a car in the town of Burj Qalawieh, south Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen correspondent: The first ship of the Maghreb fleet delivering aid to break the siege on Gaza departs from the port of Gammarth in Tunisia.
Channel 12: Airspace closed at Ramon Airport due to fears of drone infiltration
IOF Spokesperson: Sirens sounded over an aircraft infiltration in the Bir Ora area, and details are being examined
Drone infiltration sirens sound north of the Gulf of Aqaba
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out five extremely violent raids on the western areas of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out major bombings in the Gaza Strip, the most violent since October 7

Captive release talks 'complex', 'problematic': Israeli general

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Israeli Media
  • 19 Nov 2023 12:54
4 Min Read

An Israeli reserve major general says the Israeli occupation is entangled in a war that could go on for years as the fate of Israeli settlers remains unknown.

  • x
  • Family and supporters of the captives taken by the Resistance in Gaza complete the final leg of a five-day solidarity rally calling for their return, from 'Tel Aviv' to occupied Al-Quds, occupied Palestine, November 18, 2023 (AP)
    Family and supporters of the captives taken by the Resistance in Gaza complete the final leg of a five-day solidarity rally calling for their return, from "Tel Aviv" to occupied al-Quds, occupied Palestine, November 18, 2023 (AP)

Negotiations regarding Israeli captives taken by the Resistance on October 7 are very "complex" and their situation is "problematic", Israeli occupation forces Deputy Chief of Staff, Reserve Brigadier General Yair Golan, said on Sunday, Israeli media reported.

In an interview for Yedioth Ahronoth's online portal, Ynet, Golan said the Israeli occupation forces in light of their invasion of Gaza were "operating in a difficult entanglement. We need to be open, as the battle with Hamas could last for months and years."

"The goal, without a doubt, is to free all the hostages," he said, emphasizing that "the situation is complex and problematic. They are not only in the hands of Hamas. Perhaps also in the hands of the Islamic Jihad, and maybe with the tribes. These are extremely complex negotiations."

This comes after the United States said Saturday that it was still working to secure a deal between the Israeli occupation and Hamas after a reported tentative agreement to free women and children held captives in Gaza in exchange for a five-day truce.

We have not reached a deal yet, but we continue to work hard to get to a deal. https://t.co/rbSqcqfaKo

— Adrienne Watson (@NSC_Spox) November 19, 2023

"We have not reached a deal yet, but we continue to work hard to get to a deal," White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said on X, in response to The Washington Post reporting a deal had been agreed.

The Post said a detailed, six-page agreement could mean captive releases begin within days and could also lead to the first sustained pause in the fighting between the Palestinian Resistance and the Israeli occupation forces.

Related News

Seoul presses Washington after Georgia raid on South Korean workers

Maduro warns of threats, urges 'battle for truth' to defend Venezuela

Citing unnamed sources, the newspaper said Israeli occupation forces and the Palestinian Resistance would halt "combat operations" for at least five days while an initial 50 or more captives are released in smaller batches every 24 hours, with overhead surveillance monitoring movement to police the pause.

According to the report, "It was not immediately clear how many of the 239 people believed to be in captivity in Gaza would be released under the deal."

It highlighted that "the stop in fighting is also intended to allow a significant increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance, including fuel, to enter the besieged enclave from Egypt."

The Washington Post cited Arab and other diplomats as saying that "the outline of a deal was put together during weeks of talks in Doha, Qatar among Israel, the United States and Hamas, indirectly represented by Qatari mediators."

"It remained unclear until now that Israel would agree to temporarily pause its offensive in Gaza, provided the conditions were right," the newspaper noted.

It is worth noting that CNN mentioned earlier that one of the sticking points in the negotiations to reach a temporary ceasefire agreement in exchange for the release of Israeli captives is Hamas' demand to stop the flight of Israeli reconnaissance drones over the Gaza Strip. In addition, the sticking points also include the number of days the potential cessation of fighting will last and the number of captives who will be released, CNN reported citing informed sources.

Earlier on Saturday, families and supporters of the 240 Israeli captives rallied in "Tel Aviv" to call on the entity to act immediately on the release of captives, Israeli news agencies reported.

At least 25,000 Israeli settlers participated in the march that kicked off in "Tel Aviv". Protesters marched toward occupied al-Quds where the Israeli Prime Minister's office is located.

Thousands of family members of Israeli captives protested in "Tel Aviv," demanding that Netanyahu's government ensure their release. pic.twitter.com/cvFnIVm6K2

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 18, 2023

  • United States
  • Occupied Palestine
  • Palestine
  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation
  • Hamas
  • Gaza
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

The damaged building in the Katara neighborhood, Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025 (Social media)

Hamas delegation survives Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar

  • Politics
  • 9 Sep 2025
Pro-"Israel" conservative Charlie Kirk shot during Utah speech

American far-right activist Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza.

Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza

  • Politics
  • 12 Sep 2025
A screengrab from the ad played on Fox News. (X Screengrab)

Fox airs ad warning Trump not to let Netanyahu 'play' him on Gaza

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
President Nicolas Maduro gestures to supporters during the inauguration of a monument in China's honor on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Maduro warns of threats, urges 'battle for truth' to defend Venezuela

Damage is seen after an Israeli strike targeted a compound that hosted Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
Politics

Netanyahu informed Trump before deadly attack in Doha: Reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hold a joint press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, during Rubio's visit, in occupied al-Quds, occupied Palestine, Monday, September 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Netanyahu warns of Israeli isolation, calls to boost self-reliance

Spain axes €700Mln arms deals with 'Israel' over Gaza genocide
Politics

Spain axes €700Mln arms deals with 'Israel' over Gaza genocide

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS