Israel and Hamas face obstacles to truce - Reuters
Kyiv • UNN
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a ceasefire and the release of hostages, but have disagreements over the terms of the agreement.
Israel and Hamas are ready to cease fire again and release hostages, although they have disagreements about the terms of the agreement. This was reported by UNN with reference to Reuters.
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The publication cites sources in the security agencies of Egypt and Qatar, which had previously negotiated a week-long ceasefire and the release of hostages. They say that even before the talks begin, the processes of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and opening the Kerem Shalom aid and the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing point.
Sources also report that the Israeli intelligence chief held talks with the Prime Minister of Qatar.
For now, Hamas insists that a list of hostages to be released be drawn up unilaterally unilaterally, and demands that Israeli troops be withdraw behind pre-determined lines, the sources said.
Although Israel has agreed that Hamas will determine the list, sources said it is demanding to set a timeline and review the list before determining the time and duration of the ceasefire.
For its part, Israel refuses to withdraw its troops, the sources added. At the same time, Hamas claims that a complete ceasefire is a necessary condition for the release of hostages, the sources said.