Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu contacted the family of hostage Eitan Mor and informed them that there has been progress in negotiations for the release of 10 hostages, Channel 12 News reported on Monday monring Eitan’s father, Tzvika, is the founder of the right-wing Tikvah Forum, which has repeatedly stressed the position that all the remaining hostages must be released at one time as a selection of hostages is a death sentence to those remaining behind. The Forum stated: “Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, and the head of the Hostages Administration, Brigadier General (Res.) Gal Hirsch contacted Tzvika and Efrat Mor, the parents of the hostage Eitan Mor, and updated them on the progress of negotiations for the release of ten living hostages.” “The Prime Minister emphasized that the deal is not yet final, but clarified that the government is committed to returning all the hostages.” “Tzvika and Efrat Mor emphasized to the Prime Minister the position of Forum Tikva, according to which there is an obligation to return all the hostages in one phase and on one bus.” According to reports that appeared today in Saudi media outlets, Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are pressuring Hamas to reach a deal by the end of April. Hamas agreed in principle to increase the number of hostages it releases from five to ten living hostages, including US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander. A Lebanese newspaper reported that the initial proposal includes a ceasefire of between 40 and 70 days, as well as the release of approximately 1,100 security prisoners. (YWN’s Jerusalem desk is keeping you updated on the first day of Choel Hamoed in Israel)