Netanyahu to meet soon with top officials over possible cease-fire, hostage deal

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet soon with top officials as reports are emerging of a possible cease-fire and hostage deal in the works with Hamas. (Abir Sultan/Reuters)

The Israel Prime Minister's Office says "In light of developments on the issue of the release of our hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will, this evening, convene the War Cabinet at 18:00 [11 a.m. ET], the Security Cabinet at 19:00 [Noon E.T.], and the Government at 20:00 [1 p.m. ET]."

Fox News has been reporting this morning that negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a potential cease-fire and hostage release are in their final stages.

Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst reported a short time ago that Israeli surveillance drones “would have to stop hovering over the northern part of Gaza for at least six hours a day” as part of a possible deal.

Yingst also said three Palestinian prisoners would be released from Israel in exchange for every hostage that Hamas sends back the other way. 

There are around 240 people believed to be held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.