Israel To Engage in Renewed Cease-fire Talks Following Hamas’s Proposal Amendments
In a significant development in the ongoing Middle East crisis, the Israeli security cabinet agreed on Thursday to send a delegation to Qatar to engage in renewed negotiations for the release of hostages and a potential cease-fire, following recent proposals from Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the developments with US President Joe Biden, informing him of the decision to empower negotiators to advance the talks. The discussions, set to take place in Doha, will involve US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators, aiming to finalize the contentious issues that have previously hindered progress.
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According to an Israeli official, Netanyahu emphasized in a briefing with his negotiators that “the war will end only after achieving all of its goals, and not one moment earlier.” This sentiment was echoed during Netanyahu’s call with Biden, and the White House expressed support for the ongoing efforts to negotiate a deal.
The Israeli team, led by Mossad Chief David Barnea, will meet with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Friday. The aim is to build on the latest Hamas proposal, which, as reported by an Israeli official, includes “significant breakthroughs” potentially sufficient to move the negotiations forward.
Senior Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, share this optimistic outlook and express a newfound hope for a successful negotiation outcome. However, internal concerns persist within the Israeli government, with figures like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir fearing to oppose any agreement.
