Hope in the Middle East: ceasefire and freedom of hostage are imminent

Hope in the Middle East: ceasefire and freedom of hostage are imminent

After months of tense negotiations between Israel and Hamas, both parties have achieved a significant breakthrough. According to the official reports of vienna.at , the intermediary states and the United States announced on Wednesday evening that an agreement on a waffle rest in the Gaza strip was agreed. However, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that some clauses of the agreement were still unclear, which could significantly influence the potential approval by his security cabinet.

The Hamas has asked for the information on jewedische-allgemeine.de Israel, a clear schedule for the withdrawal of its troops from certain areas in the gaza to be presented. According to reports, the parties have agreed that Hamas will expose three hostages on the first day, followed by further release over the weeks. This is monitored by international intermediaries to guarantee compliance with the conditions. In addition to the release, the return options for displaced Palestinians are also coordinated. An Israeli diplomat, however, rejected allegations of Hamas, which is said to have put up new conditions for the talks.

The conditions of the agreement

As part of the agreement, the ceasefire could initially be limited to 42 days, while Israel exposed about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including many with long prison terms. In the first phase, women, children, older people and sick people should be affected by the release. This negotiated arrangement harbors hope for relaxation, but the uncertainties and the complexity of the negotiations show that many challenges remain. Hospitals and medical teams in Israel are preparing for the return of the hostages, the physical and psychological condition of which is uncertain after the long captivity.