Israel is losing hope for a hostage deal as Hamas reportedly withdraws from talks and leaders relocate to Turkey. “The talks are in the process of collapsing,” says a source. There is growing pessimism in Israel regarding the possibility of reaching an agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire, Channel 12 News reported on Friday evening. A diplomatic source involved in the details of the negotiations warned that "the talks are in the process of collapsing."
"From Israel's perspective, a partial agreement is not on the table," the source clarified. "Now, due to Hamas's refusal, the prospect of securing the release of hostages through an agreement seems out of sight. Israel is preparing to intensify the campaign to defeat Hamas."
According to the report, senior members of the terror organization have cut off contact from the talks and moved to Turkey, amid an escalating starvation campaign that is increasing international pressure on Israel. The Israeli source noted that advancing a comprehensive agreement could take a long time, and in the meantime, Hamas is placing Israel at a crossroads - whether to wait for an agreement that is not materializing or to escalate the fighting, risking the lives of the hostages still held in Gaza. (Read More)
