The ceasefire plan between the Israeli army and the radical Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip includes a clause stipulating the release of 400 Palestinian prisoners from prisons in exchange for the transfer to Israel of 40 hostages, including women, men over 50 and men in serious condition. situation. This was reported in the American publication axios Citing two American officials.
It was noted that such agreements were presented at the meeting held with representatives from the USA, Egypt and Qatar in Paris on February 23.
According to sources, the agreement means a ceasefire for six weeks, one day for each hostage released in the Gaza Strip.
One of the sources cited the opinion of David Barnea, head of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad. He estimates the chances of a successful deal are “50 to 50.”
According to Axios, Hamas still holds 134 hostages. Officials told the publication that US President Joe Biden plans to broker a ceasefire with Israel before March 10, before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
To do this, the American leader enlisted the support of Egypt and Qatar, the main mediators of the negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Sources noted that the parties have not been able to reach a final agreement so far. Israel changed its mind but still did not direct The delegation went to Cairo.
According to anonymous speakers from Israeli publication The Times of Israel, this happened because Hamas refused to provide a full list of hostages.
Formerly Mossad accused UN employees took part in the attack on Israel.