Israel offers new deal for prisoner release and ceasefire with Hamas

Published April 25th, 2024 - 05:34 GMT
Israeli cabinet
This handout picture courtesy of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office taken on April 14, 2024 shows Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) during a War Cabinet meeting at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. AFP
Highlights
Hamas argues that the release of detainees while Israeli aggression continues would be meaningless, particularly with the Palestinian death toll surpassing 110,000 civilians, representing more than 5% of Gaza's population.

ALBAWABA- Israeli Channel 13 reports that Tel Aviv is prepared to release Palestinian prisoners, including those accused of carrying out killings. Additionally, the Israeli government is showing flexibility by considering Hamas's demand for the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Netzarim Corridor.

Israel is also willing to agree to a ceasefire for several weeks, as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. 

However, Israel will demand the release of dozens of detained Israeli soldiers, including women and female soldiers, and will seek the release of more than 20 prisoners in exchange.

The possibility of a temporary deal to release the detained soldiers hinges on Hamas's response to Israel's proposals.

Meanwhile, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reveals that the War Council has agreed to hold talks tomorrow with the Egyptian delegation, which is set to arrive in Israel. 

The delegation will engage in discussions with the Shin Bet to present details of a renewed Egyptian proposal aimed at achieving a ceasefire agreement.

Earlier, the US Secretary of State, along with 17 other countries, demanded that Hamas immediately release Israeli detainees. In response, Hamas insists that a ceasefire must be implemented before any prisoner exchange takes place. 

Hamas argues that the release of detainees while Israeli aggression continues would be meaningless, particularly with the Palestinian death toll surpassing 110,000 civilians, representing more than 5% of Gaza's population. 

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