Hamas appears to have dropped its demand that Tel Aviv implement a permanent ceasefire before signing the deal. In return, the mediators must guarantee a temporary ceasefire, the provision of aid and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
For the first time, Israeli sources acknowledge the real possibility of reaching a compromise.
Hamas’s acceptance of the U.S. proposal would mark the first pause in the fighting and help release the as-yet-undisclosed hostages. to A six-week temporary ceasefireIn addition to demand Withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Israel says it is nearing the end of operations in Gaza, but after nine months of shelling and false assurances, the Palestinian side is agreeing to move forward with a deal 16 days after the first phase.
At that point, negotiations can continue and phase two can be implemented Liberation civilians and male soldiers.
In the third phase, the remaining hostages, including the bodies of the dead prisoners, will be released Reconstruction plan.
Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release have intensified in recent days as pressure on Netanyahu mounts inside and outside Israel.
However, Egyptian state television reported Egypt will receive representatives from Israel and the United States For negotiations on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. The two countries will discuss pending issues for a possible agreement.