Gaza: A potential six-week ceasefire appears imminent in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, as both sides have signaled willingness to compromise on their previous demands.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to transition from seeking a permanent end to the war to accepting a temporary ceasefire lasting six weeks. Meanwhile, Israel is nearing an agreement to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners, among whom 100 are accused of serious crimes, including murder.
Recent diplomatic efforts in Doha, Cairo, and Paris have seen various mediators facilitating negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Sources within Israeli intelligence agencies have indicated that Qatar has warned Hamas leadership of potential deportation from Qatar if they persist with unreasonable demands.
Furthermore, Qatar and Egypt’s stance against accepting Gazan refugees in the event of an Israeli invasion of Rafah has influenced Hamas to reconsider its ceasefire demands.
According to available information, Hamas is willing to release all Israeli prisoners, including soldiers, in exchange for the release of 1000 Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli intelligence reports suggest that out of the 134 Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza, 32 have tragically lost their lives.
Sources from the Israeli Prime Minister’s office state that Hamas plans to release the remaining 102 hostages and return the bodies of the deceased hostages in exchange for the release of 1000 Palestinian prisoners. However, it remains uncertain whether all hostages will be released simultaneously or in multiple stages.