Israel has reportedly allocated several days for talks with Hamas in Egypt, with fighting set to resume if no deal is reached. Netanyahu urges adherence to Trump’s plan; Hamas seeks guarantees tied to hostage release.
Israel has allocated several days for the negotiations with Hamas, which began in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Ynet reported on Monday evening. If no breakthrough is achieved, Israel is expected to resume the fighting in Gaza, after offensive operations were halted late last week at the request of US President Donald Trump.
According to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israeli negotiation team to prevent Hamas from deviating from the Trump planand its accompanying withdrawal map, and to block the terror organization from raising new issues within the plan, given that Israel has already agreed to it.
Meanwhile, Kan 11 News reported on Monday evening that Hamas is demanding guarantees from mediators that if all 48 hostages are released, Israel will not resume fighting. The talks, which officially got underway on Monday, are focused on coordinating technical details and are still in their early stages. Trump on Sunday commented on the talks and warned Hamas that “time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow.” (Read More)
