Waffe arrest in sight: Israel and Hamas agree on a hostage agreement

Waffe arrest in sight: Israel and Hamas agree on a hostage agreement

In a crucial turn in the Middle East conflict, Israel and Hamas in Doha signed an agreement on the release of hostages, which also contains a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, as reported Kathpress . The conversations that lasted several days bring hope for the families concerned, as the first of a total of several phases should come into force on Sunday at 11:15 a.m. CET. In this phase, all combat is suspended, while 33 Israeli hostages are to be exchanged for around 1,000 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons.

Netanyahu has already launched steps to approved the agreement and convened the security cabinet. An explanation of his office states that the families of the hostages were informed about the upcoming steps and that everything is done to organize the return of the hostages. However, the Israeli Minister of National Security, ITAMAR Ben-Gvir, threatened to withdraw from the government with his party "Jewish strength" if the agreement was not implemented in the interests of his party. This could further destabilize the political landscape in Israel, as ZDF

controversial conditions

However, the agreement is not without controversy. Netanyahu said that Hamas could try to blackmail concessions at the last minute, which could possibly lead to a crisis. This situation harbors additional risks for the planned ceasefire, which further complicates the situation for the civilian population and makes it difficult to hopes for a permanent solution. While the Israelis hope for the return of the hostages, the Palestinians are also queue in order to benefit from aid deliveries that are to take place according to the ceasefire.

whether and how the planned ceasefire is actually implemented remains to be seen. The next few days are crucial to see whether the agreement remains stable or whether the tensions flare up again.