Hamas discusses compromise deal with US coordination
According to sources in Hamas, the meeting resulted from an agreement between Egypt and Qatar that led to a new round of talks aimed at breaking the deadlock.| www.israelhayom.com
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According to sources in Hamas, the meeting resulted from an agreement between Egypt and Qatar that led to a new round of talks aimed at breaking the deadlock.| www.israelhayom.com
Hamas demands full withdrawal from Gaza Strip and fixed timetable for hostage release, while Israel opposes ceding strategic areas and terrorist control of| www.israelhayom.com
Israel quickly accepted the proposal put forward by US envoy Steve Witkoff, but things remain unclear on the Hamas side. While there’s no room for| www.israelhayom.com
An American official emphasized that Hamas’ response should not be viewed as an official acceptance of the proposal, and that negotiations would continue. A| www.israelhayom.com
"Bias toward Israel," Hamas sources say, adding the response can be described as "positive" but includes several remarks. According to the framework, the two| www.israelhayom.com
Half of the living hostages to be released within a week of signing the agreement, in two stages, A serious Israeli commitment to discuss ending the war and| www.israelhayom.com
Saudi media reported that the US envoy has been informed that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the new Witkoff framework. Hamas sources claim the proposal| www.israelhayom.com
The terrorist organization is suffering from a financial collapse, but the entry of aid trucks and mounting international pressure could help it survive. At| www.israelhayom.com
