Israeli radio and television have confirmed that Tel Aviv has agreed to negotiate an end to the conflict in Gaza. This announcement marks a significant step towards a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement.
According to Haaretz, the proposed agreement includes multiple phases:
- First Phase: The release of Israeli women, the elderly, the wounded, and female soldiers.
- Second Phase: The release of male prisoners, military personnel, and other wounded individuals.
- Third Phase: The exchange of the corpses of the deceased.
Israeli media also reported that the Zionist regime has agreed to release 33 living and deceased hostages as part of the initial phase.
Despite this progress, internal political tensions have surfaced. Internal Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have threatened to collapse the government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to the American-proposed prisoner exchange plan.
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday that Israel had proposed a new ceasefire and prisoner exchange plan. The plan outlines a six-week ceasefire period during which Hamas and Israel would negotiate terms to end the conflict.
This development comes as a crucial moment for both nations, with international observers closely monitoring the potential for a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza
