Israel accepted the mediators’ proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip put forward by Hamas, and there was a positive reaction from the radical group. This was stated to the TV channel by the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Majid al-Ansari. Al Jazeera.
“Israel accepted the ceasefire offer and we received the first positive reaction from Hamas,” Majid al-Ansari said.
David Barnea, formerly director of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad presented A potential draft agreement with the Palestinian Hamas movement regarding a temporary cessation of hostilities and hostage exchange.
It is stated that the process can take place in several stages. In the first phase, 35 Israeli women can be released in exchange for a cessation of hostilities for 35 days. It is emphasized that the agreement may be extended for another week in order to discuss the second phase. Then, the civil defense members, youth and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces are expected to be released.
Before reportedHe said militants of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas had agreed to the gradual release of Palestinians without demanding the release of those sentenced to long prison terms.
Previously Netanyahu warned that he would not release the hostages in Gaza at any cost.