Reports from Al Arabiya indicate that Hamas rejected certain Israeli conditions proposed for the return of displaced people to the northern Gaza Strip. The stance appears connected to Israeli concerns about allowing the younger population under 45 to move back into the north, alongside Hamas reportedly pressing for Israeli forces to withdraw beyond a line to be defined by mediators.
In response, Israel did not concede to Hamas demands related to the release of specific individuals.
Earlier, a Hamas delegation concluded negotiations with Israel and traveled to Cairo to discuss the ceasefire in depth with mediators and regional representatives.
On November 22, discussions centered on a humanitarian pause and the potential release of hostages. The ceasefire agreement was officially signed on November 24, entered into force, and remained in effect through the morning of December 1. During that ceasefire week, 110 hostages were reported to have been seized by allied forces and held at various locations. The events are part of a broader pattern of negotiations and pauses related to the conflict that have continued into subsequent months, with multiple parties involved in attempting to stabilize the situation and secure the release of captives. (Source: Al Arabiya)
In a later public statement, Prime Minister Netanyahu signaled that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could extend into 2025, highlighting the elongated and uncertain nature of the confrontation and its regional implications. (Source: contemporary regional briefings)