Although there has been some movement in the indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, insiders familiar with the discussions say major obstacles still remain that could prevent an agreement.
Roughly 80% of the points under negotiation have been settled in principle, according to those involved. However, the remaining disputes involve the most sensitive and potentially deal-breaking issues. Chief among them are disagreements over how humanitarian aid will be distributed during the ceasefire, and where the IDF will be positioned throughout the planned 60-day halt in combat.
The Lebanese outlet al-Akhbar, citing officials from countries involved in mediating the talks, reported that Israel continues to take a narrowly focused security-first stance, without engaging in broader or longer-term solutions. The article stated that Israel “strives to create new crises,” particularly in reference to the reopening of the Rafah Crossing. According to the report, Israel is only willing to permit humanitarian cases through the crossing and is blocking the return of Gazans to the area.
The sources further noted that Israel is firmly against what they describe as the “symbolic” release of high-profile prisoners associated with Palestinian terror factions. This includes figures such as Marwan Barghouti and Ahmad Sa’adat, whose release Hamas considers a key demand in any deal.
Talks are continuing via indirect channels, with all parties proceeding carefully but still maintaining cautious optimism.
{Matzav.com}
Barghouti should only be released as a cloud of ash in an undisclosed flight over the sea.
They better not release him. He was the heir apparent to Arafat, ym”sh, until he killed 5 Yidden. Israel’s mistake was taking him alive and not dropping a bomb on him and his family.
Israel should agree to send back Barghouti and Sa’adat. They should be the last ones released, and should be dismembered and in body bags. They should have been eliminated long ago, and keeping them alive was a silly mistake. We can imprison those terrorists who are beginners, haven’t succeeded to get blood on their hands. The rest should be eliminated immediately.
Let him join with Arafat and rot in the same hole.
That’s right we have no business worrying about security we need to be open minded and possibly release another sinwar so we can have another massacre
Y do the losers get a prize? What would negotiations look like if they had won Chas veshalom? There would have been no negotiations because they only talk when it can benefit them