Israel has reportedly agreed to resume negotiations with Palestinian groups after Hamas put forward a new proposal for a Gaza peace deal. notify Reuters.

David Baniya, head of Israel’s Mossad BroadCast Unitedligence agency, traveled to Qatar to discuss details of the deal, including the release of hostages held by Hamas. Clarified The Times of Israel.

A source in the Israeli negotiating team told Reuters there was a “real chance” of reaching an agreement. “The proposal made by Hamas contains a very important aspect,” the agency’s interlocutor said.

Reuters noted that Israel’s response to Hamas’ proposal was in stark contrast to previous responses, when Israeli officials called the group’s conditions unacceptable.

Israel to receive next peace agreement from Hamas on July 3 takeIt was proposed by President Joe Biden in late May Plans to the United States The proposal consists of three phases. The first involves an exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners and a short-term truce.

A Palestinian official told Reuters that Hamas had “shown flexibility” at certain points, allowing for a partial deal if Israel agreed.

One of the main disagreements between Israel and Hamas over the peace plan is the length of the ceasefire and the group’s future role in Gaza governance. Hamas has demanded that Israel completely end the war and withdraw its troops, while Israel has said the conflict will not end unless Hamas is “destroyed.” During the eight-month war, hostilities were stopped only once – for a week. At that time, Hamas released some Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Earlier, The New York Times reported that Israel’s military leadership supports a ceasefire in Gaza even if Hamas remains in power despite a lack of artillery shells. WriteThey believe a ceasefire would be the best way to free the 120 hostages, dead or alive, held by Hamas in Gaza.

  • Due to the large number of Palestinian civilian casualties, Israel is facing increasing international pressure, especially from its main ally, the United States, to end the war. In December 2023, the UAE filed a lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice, claiming that Israel’s actions against Palestinians in Gaza are “genocidal in nature.” Opened a jobIsrael has strongly denied the allegations.
  • The conflict in Gaza entered a new phase on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing at least 1,200 Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, launched intensive air strikes on the enclave, and sent troops there. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, more than 37,000 people died in the region during the conflict.