2024-04-29 02:27:17
A delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (hustle) to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Monday to hold negotiations aimed at a ceasefire in Gaza, and the delegation will discuss a ceasefire proposal submitted by the movement in Qatar and Egypt.
Reuters cited a leader of the movement – who spoke on condition that his name not be published – that the delegation would discuss a ceasefire proposal submitted by the movement to Qatar and Egypt, which play a mediation role, in addition to discussing Israel’s response.
The leader did not reveal details of the latest proposals. But a source close to the talks told Reuters that Hamas is expected to respond to Israel’s latest proposal for a gradual truce, which it proposed yesterday, Saturday.
The source said this includes an agreement to accept the release of fewer than 40 hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinians from Israeli prisons and a second phase of a truce that includes a “period of lasting calm”, which is the response from Israel to Hamas attacks. demand a permanent ceasefire.
After the first phase, Israel will allow freedom of movement between the north and south of the Gaza Strip and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip.
The official told Reuters: “Hamas has some questions and inquiries regarding the Israeli response to the movement’s initiative, which it received from mediators on Friday.”
Positive atmosphere
A senior member of the movement also confirmed to Agence France-Presse that “there are no major problems” in the movement’s observations regarding the recent proposal submitted by Israel and Egypt for a ceasefire agreement. fire in the Gaza Strip.
The Hamas official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles, because there are no major problems in observations and investigations submitted by Hamas regarding the content of the Israeli response. »
The official added that a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya will present the movement’s response to the truce proposal during a meeting with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo.
Hamas announced on Saturday that it was “studying” the Israeli proposal, explaining that it would deliver its response “as soon as its study is completed.”
Mediators step up efforts to reach deal ahead of planned Israeli attack on Rafah City South of the sector.
Perpetual calm
No details have been released on the new Israeli proposal for the truce, but the American website “Axios” quoted Israeli officials as saying that it included a desire to discuss “establishing lasting calm” in Gaza. .
According to the website, this is the first time since the start of the war that Israeli leaders have been open to discussing ending the war.
Yesterday Sunday, US President Joe Biden discussed the issue in a call with the Israeli Prime Minister. Benjamin Netanyahu In ongoing talks aimed at freeing Israeli prisoners in Gaza.
The White House said in a statement that the two allies “discussed ongoing talks to secure the release of the hostages with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.”
The statement said they also discussed increasing the pace of aid delivery, including preparations for the opening of new crossing points into Gaza.
Rather than intensify
Meanwhile, the Israeli internal conflict over concluding a swap deal is intensifying, as the Israeli War Council minister said. Benny Gantz The entry into Rafah is very important in Israel’s long battle against Hamas, but the return of those kidnapped, abandoned and neglected by the government since October 7, is urgent and of much greater importance.
Gantz added, on the “X” platform, that if a responsible approach is found to return the abductees, with the support of the security services, and is not linked to the end of the war, and is prevented by the ministers who led the government on October 7, then this government will not have the right to continue to exist and lead the battle.
In contrast, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of what he described as raising the white flag if he reversed the Rafah occupation order, which he considered necessary to complete the mission of destroying Hamas.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said the government had to choose between returning the kidnapped people to life and between Smotrich and the Minister of Internal Security. Itamar Ben GvirAnd to choose between them and relations with the United States.
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