State department rejects claims from Tehran that US and Britain were holding the swap 'hostage' to the negotiations, saying Iran could simply free the prisoners now if it wanted
According to Lebanese media, a possible first stage of the deal could see Hamas provide information on captives, bodies to Israel in exchange for the release of some prisoners
Terror group said insisting on release of convicted murderers; Jerusalem conditions Gaza reconstruction on release of IDF soldiers' bodies, 2 civilian captives
In apparent attempt to strengthen fragile ceasefire, Jerusalem allows gasoline through Kerem Shalom; said to convey to Hamas that all crossings will open if calm is maintained
In apparent attempt to strengthen fragile ceasefire, Jerusalem will let fuel through Kerem Shalom crossing; Israeli security official denies report broader deal reached
Al-Jazeera airs new footage of IDF soldier during his time in Gaza cell, as recording purporting to be of another captive calls for 'help' to return home; family say not his voice
Defense official tells news site the Egyptian mediated negotiations have not stopped, but have slowed down amid potential change of government in Jerusalem
Blaze quickly brought under control; apparent cross-border incendiary attack comes as Egypt holds meetings with Israel, Hamas in bid to negotiate long-term ceasefire
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