Israel checks a new Hamas proposal for ceasefire in Gaza

Israel checks a new Hamas proposal for ceasefire in Gaza

New proposal of the Hamas to terminate the conflict in gaza checked

Tel Aviv/Gaza (dpa)-In the continuing efforts to do an Waffenruhe In the Gaza strip Israel checks a new proposal of the Islamist Hamas. Mediator countries such as the USA, Qatar and Egypt presented the Israeli negotiation team a compromise proposal from the terrorist organization, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Wednesday.

The Hamas was positive about the conversations and emphasized its goal of ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip. It signaled flexibility in the negotiations, while Israel has been accused of tricking and avoiding.

For months, a possible ceasefire has been negotiated for months in order to also reach the release of the Israeli hostages from the hands of Hamas. So far, however, the negotiations have been unsuccessful. A plan presented by US President Joe Biden in May for a three-stage ceasefire could also not bring a solution.

The proposal of bidges provided for a temporary fire break in which older, sick and female Israeli hostages were to be released. In return, Palestinian prisoners should be released in Israel. In a further phase, the fights should be completely over and the remaining hostages should be released. Only then should the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip be started.

The Israeli government, however, emphasizes that the war will only end when Hamas smashed and all hostages are freed. Hamas, in turn, demanded changes to the plan and asked for a permanent ceasefire in the first step.

The indirect negotiations are trapped by the families of the hostages. You accuse the government of Prime Minister Netanyahu not to proceed enough. The relatives of the hostages long for a quick return of their loved ones and hope for an agreement that ends this nightmare.

The ongoing discussions show that despite the continuing conflicts and disagreements, a solution could be within reach. Both sides signal their willingness to find a way to end the long -term conflict and to secure peace for the region.