A senior official told Channel 12 in Israel that Prime Minister Netanyahu is complicating the negotiations for an Israel-Hamas deal. Netanyahu is demanding a mechanism to prevent Hamas’ armed members from returning to northern Gaza. This insistence could stall the negotiations and ultimately reduce the chances of reaching an agreement.
Details of the Negotiation Proposal
The prisoner swap agreement proposal, which was handled through indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, consists of three stages. The first stage envisages an immediate ceasefire, the release of prisoners, increased humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of Gaza. The second stage aims to release all prisoners and for Israel to withdraw from Gaza. The third stage plans to reconstruct Gaza and return the bodies of the dead prisoners.
Progress of negotiations
It is stated that Netanyahu is delaying the negotiations by constantly presenting new demands, and that this situation is a critical moment for the hostages. It is hoped that an agreement between the parties can be reached within 2 weeks. However, Netanyahu’s insistence and new demands may make the negotiations difficult.
