Israel and Hamas Consider Terms of New Phase of Gaza Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas Consider Terms of New Ceasefire Phase

Sources reported on the 29th, the second day of the Gaza ceasefire extension, that Israel and Hamas are in discussions regarding the conditions for a new phase of the ceasefire. The focus of these discussions is on the potential release of Hamas hostages, and whether it will extend beyond women and children to include men and military personnel.

According to sources, following the announcement of the two-day extension of the ceasefire on the night of the 27th, Director William Burns of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Yossi Cohen, the Director of Israel’s foreign intelligence agency Mossad, arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on the 28th to discuss the new phase of the agreement with Prime Minister Mohammed.

Qatari Negotiators and Hamas Officials Discuss Terms

Ahead of these discussions, Qatari negotiators reportedly held meetings with Hamas officials to determine their readiness to agree to new terms of the ceasefire.

As of now, there is no indication that Hamas will consider releasing Israeli men or soldiers.

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Sources said on the 29th, the second day of the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza, that Israel and Hamas are considering the conditions for a new phase of the ceasefire. Freeing Palestinians, photo on the 29th in the Gaza Strip. (2023 Reuters / Ammar Awad / File Photo)

DOHA/Washington (Reuters) – Israel and Hamas are considering the terms of a new phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, sources said on Wednesday, the second day of the Gaza ceasefire extension. The focus will be on whether the release of Hamas hostages, which has so far been limited to women and children, will extend to men and military personnel as well.

According to sources, after the two-day extension of the ceasefire was announced on the night of the 27th, Director Burns of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Director Balnea of ​​Israel’s foreign intelligence agency Mossad arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on the 28th.. He discussed a new phase of the agreement with Prime Minister Mohammed.

Ahead of the talks, Qatari negotiators reportedly met with Hamas officials to see if they were ready to agree to new terms.

So far, there is no indication that Hamas will release Israeli men or soldiers.

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