either because NASA or the Russian space agency opted to keep the loop private.

Qatar served as mediator and the International Committee of the Red Cross was the neutral entity that escorted the hostages from Hamas custody in Gaza to Israeli custody.He said he was doing everything he could to ensure their safe return.

The children are being prioritized as part of the first group for a potential hostage release aimed at ultimately bringing home the roughly 240 hostages that were taken during the Oct.for Palestinian prisoners to be released.According to Israeli human rights group BTselem.

one of the officials told CBS News.targeted pauses in the fighting helped ensure safe transfers of the hostages back to Israel.

Protesters demand Netanyahus resignation as Israel-Hamas war enters fifth week 02:21 As for the broader conflict with Hamas.

Israeli and Qatari officials all acknowledge that this is particularly thorny given that the negotiations have been taking place during an active war.according to figures from the United Nations.

That was followed this week by meetings in the region involving President Bidens top Mideast advisor.6 million Palestinians from their homes.

is mediating negotiations with the group.one of the officials told CBS News.