Hamas said it backs a limited deal, but Netanyahu has yet to convene the cabinet. Yehuda Cohen, father of hostage Nimrod, warned that sending the IDF into areas with live hostages risks their murder, which is 'more convenient for Netanyahu'
For the Syrian regime, the talks offer an opportunity to open a channel of communication with Israel and strengthen ties with Washington. But any concessions by President Ahmad al-Sharaa could be seen as betrayal at home