text:  In line with this plan, Egyptian mediators tell NPR Hamas has agreed to release civilian hostages taken from Israel in the October 7th attacks, but only if Israel agrees to a permanent end to the fighting after their release, something Israel's prime minister has refused to do. Egyptian mediators described the talks as fragile. They spoke anonymously to discuss the negotiations. Aya Batraoui, NPR News, Dubai. This is NPR.