The Islamist terrorist organization Hamas says he has a suggestion Israel’s for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and the release of hostages. “Hamas will examine this proposal and provide a response,” the senior wrote Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayaer in a message shared on Telegram on Saturday.
The Israeli submission is a response to Hamas’ position, which was handed over to Egyptian and Qatari mediators on April 13th.
Israel is putting Hamas under increasing time pressure in the indirect negotiations over a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages.
Israel is putting pressure on Hamas with its announced ground offensive in Rafah
If an agreement is not reached soon, the announced ground offensive in the city of Rafah will continue South of the Gaza Strip begin, according to consistent reports from the news portal Axios and Israeli media, citing senior Israeli officials.
According to Israeli media, the latest talks between Egyptian and Israeli representatives were initially intended to be about a limited agreement with Hamas, after which only some female, elderly and sick hostages would be released.
The number of days of a possible ceasefire depends on the number of hostages Hamas releases, Israel reported Axios further. However, Hamas is demanding a permanent ceasefire, which Israel rejects.