Israel's negotiations with Hamas over Gaza have reached an impasse
The parties were unable to reach a compromise during negotiations on the disarmament of militants in the Gaza Strip. This jeopardizes the ongoing ceasefire and could lead to a resumption of hostilities.
This is reported in an article by The Jerusalem Post.
The Director-General of the Peace Council held a meeting with a Hamas delegation, but the Palestinian side rejected the disarmament terms. The terrorists want to wait until the first phase of the peace plan is completed.
What Hamas is demanding:
- Full implementation of the first phase of the agreement.
- Withdrawal of all Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip.
- Guarantees for the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
Israel has already conveyed its response to the director of the Peace Council, stating that it will not back down. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) plan to remain in strategic positions.
Troops will not cross the so-called “Yellow Line.” This is a special boundary where significant Israeli forces are concentrated. Residents of the Strip are strictly prohibited from approaching this zone.
Jerusalem expects concrete steps from Hamas. First and foremost, this involves the disbandment of armed groups and the appointment of a new technocratic government.
War could resume
Israeli intelligence sees Hamas’s actions as a stalling tactic, the publication writes. The militants are trying to evade their obligations.
“We understand that Hamas is doing everything possible to evade its obligations. If it does not disarm, the Israel Defense Forces will return to combat operations in Gaza in the near future to complete the mission,” a security service source told reporters.
As a reminder, negotiations have stalled, as Hamas has not agreed to a key condition.
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