Israel done two-month ceasefire offer in the war Loop in return Hamas releases hostages still held in the StripAs the Israeli media Walla reported this Monday, reference was made to two senior Israeli officials.
According to this news site, the Israeli Government, which has access to high-level sources among Israeli officials, Benjamin Netanyahu He sent a proposal to Egypt and Qatar, the main mediators, proposing a ceasefire in the region for about two months in exchange for the release of captives. also includes Exchange for Palestinian prisoners He said they would be released.
Israel predicts this Approximately 136 Israeli hostages, including 25 dead, are still held in the Strip. Their families have also increased their protests against Netanyahu in recent days, demanding that an agreement be reached and measures be taken for their release. Prime Minister did not agree to an agreement Hamas and advocated military repression as a means of achieving freedom.
According to WallaIsrael’s offer is the heaviest since the start of the war with Hamas on October 7, despite limiting the ceasefire offer to two months and failing to comply with the Islamist group’s demand to completely halt its military offensive.
At the end of last November, during a week-long ceasefire, 105 prisoners were released within the scope of the ceasefire agreement This also included the release of 240 Palestinian prisoners.
Israel’s new proposal includes: Release of all living hostages and return of the bodies of the deadand will be divided into different phases that can last up to two months.
The first phase will include the release of captive women, men over 60 and hostages with serious health problems.. The next phase will include the release of those under 60, soldiers and reservists, and the return of the bodies of dozens of deceased still held in the Strip.
According to Walla, Israel and Hamas Agreeing in advance how many Palestinian prisoners will be released in exchange for the release of each prisonerFrom now on, negotiations will be held to include Palestinian detainees in the list, and if successful, it is stated that a “significant number” may be included.
Israel’s offer also includes: Possible gradual withdrawal of the army from parts of GazaThis will begin with the gradual withdrawal of troops from major population centers.
In contrast, when the agreement is implemented, Gradual return of internally displaced Palestinians to Gaza City and the Northern Strip.
Likewise, according to Walla, Israel is still waiting for a response from Hamas to the offer, but the cited sources state that there is “some optimism” that it may be possible to move forward according to this framework.