Hebrew broadcast: Netanyahu assures the families of the detainees that Hamas will determine the names of those to be released if an agreement is reached.

During his meeting with the families of the detainees in Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed the continuation of efforts to secure their release.

Meanwhile, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that Netanyahu informed the families of the detainees that Hamas would decide the names of those to be released if an agreement is reached.

Haaretz also reported that Netanyahu informed the families of the detainees that if the agreement is completed, an arrangement to end the war will be negotiated after the release of eight detainees.

Netanyahu also confirmed, according to Channel 12, that efforts will be made to return the last detainee once an agreement is reached, noting that negotiations to end the war will begin immediately after a 60-day ceasefire agreement is reached.

For his part, the US Secretary of State expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching an agreement in Gaza, stressing that indirect talks would be held soon.

In the same context, Minister Benny Gantz stressed the need for clarity on the plan to repatriate the detainees before returning from Washington, asserting that his people support this path and will receive political support if the necessary steps are taken.