The talks marked the first high-level discussion on a hostage deal that has been held since Hamas executed six of the captives, including Israeli-US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
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The resistance of the Tikva forum to a deal and to negotiation with Hamas is at odds with the opinions of many hostage families and with the stance of the Hostage Family Forum.
Sunday’s talks mark the first high-level meeting since Hamas executed six of the hostages at the end of August.
Hamas quickly turned the proposal down after it was initially pitched during a meeting between Barnea and Egyptian officials.
The official, who is familiar with the details of the hostage deal, emphasized, "If there is no flexibility, there will be no deal.”
Nizar Zakka, Lebanese-born president of Hostage Aid, shares how his personal story of captivity in Tehran drives his current fight for the hostages in Gaza and around the world.
Hamas officials have also stated that they are sending representatives for talks in Doha.
Over the past year, the return of the hostages, once a national consensus and top priority, now seems weighed against the security of the state and its citizens.
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