Gallant: “We Are Closer to a Prisoner Swap Deal”
According to the news of Israel’s Channel 12 television, Israeli government spokesman Yoav Gallant held a meeting with relatives of Israeli prisoners held in Gaza last night. Gallant made important statements regarding the prisoner swap agreement with Palestinian groups in Gaza at the meeting. Gallant said, “We are closer than ever to a prisoner swap agreement, we are taking steps towards an agreement.”
Gallant’s Assessment
Gallant, who stated that he did not believe an agreement would be reached in a short time until a month ago, emphasized that in his recent contacts in the US, they focused on putting pressure on Hamas regarding the prisoner swap. Channel 12 television reported that Gallant’s press office declined to comment on the aforementioned statements.
The Prisoner Exchange Process
In a statement made by the Israeli Prime Ministry Press Office on behalf of Mossad, it was announced that there were positive developments regarding the prisoner swap agreement between Israel and Hamas. The statement included the following statements: “The mediators in the prisoner agreement conveyed that Hamas responded positively to the offer to release the prisoners.” In a statement made by Hamas, it was said: “We exchanged ideas with Egypt and Qatar to stop the attacks against our Palestinian people.”
