According to a written statement by Hezbollah, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah met with a Hamas delegation. The Hamas delegation was headed by Hayye. The meeting discussed political and security issues in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially the Gaza Strip. The support fronts of Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq were also among the issues discussed. The parties agreed to continue coordination.
Prisoner Exchange Negotiations
Israel’s Foreign Intelligence Service Mossad announced in a statement that the parties mediating the prisoner swap negotiations conveyed Hamas’ response to the ceasefire offer to the Israeli negotiating team. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated in a meeting with the relatives of the prisoners that the Tel Aviv government was “closer than ever” to a prisoner swap agreement with the Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip.
Ceasefire Proposals and Negotiations
In the indirect negotiation process between Israel and Hamas, the Hamas Movement conveyed its approval of the ceasefire proposal submitted to Qatari and Egyptian authorities on May 6. However, Israel rejected this proposal on the grounds that its conditions were not met. US President Joe Biden announced on May 31 that Israel had submitted a new ceasefire proposal. Netanyahu stated that the attacks in Gaza would continue until the specified goals were achieved.
| History | Event |
|---|---|
| May 6th | Hamas’ ceasefire proposal to Qatar and Egypt was approved. |
| May 31st | US President Joe Biden announced Israel’s new ceasefire proposal. |
| June 3rd | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the attacks in Gaza will continue until the set targets are achieved. |
