Hamas optimistic about Gaza deal despite existing obstacles

Hamas optimistic about Gaza deal despite existing obstacles

Hamas has been optimistic about negotiations on hostage -taking and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. This is done in the context of intensive diplomatic activity in the region.

Optimism of Hamas and international actors

In an official statement on Tuesday, Hamas expressed that an agreement was "possible". A source report from Hamas added that the conversations were "positive and optimistic". Leading American, Israeli, Catabian and Egyptian officials have advertised progress in the negotiations in the past few days. The officials warn that a contract is neither sealed nor guaranteed, but optimistic rhetoric and the latest diplomatic activities indicate significant momentum.

challenges and conditions

An Israeli insider informed CNN that an agreement may be removed for weeks. However, Hamas has also warned that obstacles still exist and indicated that Israel brings “new conditions” into the negotiations. The organization said: "The Islamic resistance movement Hamas emphasizes that an agreement on an ceasefire and a prisoner exchange is possible if the crew stops putting new conditions."

indirect negotiations in Qatar

The delegations of Hamas and Israel are in the Qatarian capital to conduct indirect negotiations. The Israeli delegation includes representatives of the Mossad and the Shin Bet, as a source reported. This is the most intense phase since the failed negotiations at the end of August.

Details of the proposed agreement

The conditions of the agreement largely correspond to the proposal of US President Joe Biden, who was presented at the beginning of this year. The three-phase bidding proposal provided for an release of hostages from the Gaza Strip in exchange in May. The first phase would have taken six weeks and the "withdrawal of the Israeli forces from all densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip" as well as the "release of a number of hostages, including women, older people and injuries, should include in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners".

delays and finesse in the negotiations

A diplomatic insider expressed that the Israeli armed forces would most likely remain temporarily in the Gaza Strip, while the first phase of the agreement begins, especially along the Philadelphi corridor on the border. Israel's demand that his troops remain in the Philadelphi corridor, and the existence of Hamas on a deduction were important reasons for the collapse of the talks in August.

political dynamics and international support

A US official said that the meetings in Doha take place at a lower "work-based" level. Although US officials believe that an agreement is closer than ever, they warn that there are still differences and stumbling blocks between Israel and Hamas. The optimistic language tone takes place in the context of numerous diplomatic activities in the region.

influence of US politicians

President Donald Trump, who is preparing for his future presidency, has also influenced the talks by urging Netanyahu towards an agreement and threatened that there would be a high price if no hostages were released until he took office. His team coordinated the bidet government closely and undertook trips to the region to support an agreement.

public opinion and future prospects

The experienced Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin warned that there is "no agreement until an agreement is actually closed". He noticed: "Hamas has been ready for a comprehensive agreement since September to end the war and to return all hostages in exchange with Palestinian prisoners." Baskin, who is not directly involved in the negotiations, observes the developments.

Public anger against Hamas is bubbling all over Gaza. At the same time, Hamas will not agree to leave all hostages as long as the IDF remains in the Gaza Strip. Even with a temporary ceasefire, this would not be durable if Israel wants to prevent the return of one million Gazans into their no longer existing houses. The Israeli Prime Minister has also promised not to end the war until Hamas is completely defeated in Gaza, which increases the likelihood of a new conflict after the release of a number of hostages in the first phase of the agreement.