An American official has reported the negotiations of the exchange deal between Israel And the Islamic Resistance Movement (agitationOn Sunday, the Hamas movement to the American proposal is “largely positive”, but it does not yet express official approval, indicating that the negotiations are still continuing, according to what the Israeli newspaper Yisrael Hume reported.
He explained that Hamas agreed to the general structure of the deal, which includes the release of a number of prisoners and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the liberation of a number of Israeli soldiers, in addition to the application of the ceasefire for a period of 60 days, which represents a shift in its previous position, which was calling for a 90 -day ceasefire and the release of fewer prisoners, according to the newspaper.
The Israeli newspaper believes that Hamas is seeking changes in 3 main areas, as it demands to alleviate the release of Israeli prisoners, instead of completing this within a week. According to Hamas’s proposal – according to the newspaper – the last group will not be released, who are 5 neighborhood prisoners, except on the 60th day of the ceasefire.
Hamas also wants – according to the newspaper – a more specific timetable for withdrawal Israeli occupation army from Gaza Strip. The current framework only indicates the “re -positioning” of the forces.
As for the third matter, according to the newspaper, it is that Hamas insists on an American guarantee that the ceasefire would lead to a permanent end of the war, and that Israel will not resume the war of extermination even if the negotiations remain without a solution after 60 days. While the currently proposed agreement states that the ceasefire is “extendable” if the talks continue.
The US official explained that Hamas’s response is not an official approval due to the conditions attached to it, adding that the discussions are still ongoing.
Meanwhile, a high -ranking Israeli official – according to the newspaper – confirmed that Israel has not yet received Hamas’s response to the proposal of the American envoy. Steve Witkev from US. “Once we receive him, we will study the details and take the necessary measures,” the official said.
With regard to the details of the American proposal, the deal includes phased steps that include the release of 10 neighboring Israeli prisoners and 18 dead bodies, compared to a certain number of Palestinian prisoners, with the possibility of extending the ceasefire based on the progress of negotiations, with the Israeli side keen not to allow fundamental changes in the current proposal, according to the Israeli newspaper.