Greater Middle East (bbabo.net), - The terms of the deal being discussed with the Palestinian radical movement Hamas include the return of one hostage held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a one-day pause in hostilities and the release of 10 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. Radio station Kan reports this, citing a draft document that came into its possession.

According to the radio station, the framework agreement envisages a pause in hostilities in the Gaza Strip under these conditions for a period of about six weeks. In addition, during consultations in Paris later this week with the participation of the Israeli delegation and representatives of the United States, Egypt and Qatar, it was agreed that as part of the deal, the return to the northern part of the Gaza Strip of residents who fled their homes due to the outbreak would be allowed. fighting in the enclave in October 2023.

Israel is optimistic about the chances of concluding a deal by the beginning of Ramadan on April 11, Kan notes. According to the radio station's sources, if, following consultations in Paris, Hamas representatives give the green light to new proposals, another round of consultations is expected next week to further agree on them. According to Kan, the parties will already be discussing, among other things, the identities of specific Palestinian prisoners who will be subject to release.

On Saturday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Cabinet would discuss the next steps in negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after Israeli negotiators return from Paris. The Israeli delegation, led by the director of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad, David Barnea, flew to Paris on February 23 to participate in consultations with representatives of the United States, Qatar and Egypt to promote the deal with Hamas and returned on February 24.

bbabo.Net