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The first phase of the Geiseln prisoner also included, although the end, although Israel and Hamas have different ideas about the further course.
negotiations on the continuation of the hostage -taking
The Israelis want the first phase to continue with the exchange of hostages, both living and deceased. In return, this is done in return for the continued release of Palestinian prisoners and an increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza. There are currently still 24 Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Hamas demands withdrawal of the Israeli troops
In contrast, Hamas insists that the negotiations also include the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the still occupied parts of Gaza and a permanent end of the conflict, which is intended in the second phase of the agreement.
standstill in the negotiations
A spokesman for the group told CNN on Saturday that there were currently “no negotiations” about the second phase, which should have started immediately according to the ceasefire agreement and should take six weeks. He blamed Israel for the failed conversations.
Israel's efforts to release hostages
hazem Qassem emphasized that Israel “strives to get his prisoners back, while it maintains the possibility of renewed aggression against the Gaza Strip, which contradicts the conditions of the agreement.” He added: "An extension of the first phase in the manner proposed by the crew is unacceptable for us."
continuation of the ceasefire
The agreement stipulates that the ceasefire can be maintained for as long as negotiations take place, but it is unclear whether this is actually the case. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning a meeting with ministers to "continue the hostage agreement" on Saturday evening.
Return of the Israeli delegation from Cairo
An Israeli delegation suddenly returned from Cairo on Friday, just one day after her arrival. At the beginning of the week, a Israeli source familiar with the situation announced that Israel attempts to extend the first phase of the agreement "as long as possible" in the hope of releasing further hostages.
statistics of the released
The ceasefire came into force in January. A total of 33 Israeli hostages were released, including two men who were held in Gaza for a decade, and five Thai citizens who had previously worked on a Kibbutz in South Israel. Eight corpses were brought back, including the remains of Shiri Bibas and her two little sons - an extremely emotional moment for the Israelis.
release Palestinian prisoner
A total of 1,737 Palestinian prisoners were released, including 120 women and children. A thousand of the released prisoners were arrested in October 2023 according to the Hamas attacks on Israel; Others had received long prison terms, including lifelong imprisonment. Some had been detained in Israeli prisons for decades.
retreat of Israeli forces
The Israeli forces also withdraw from an important corridor that separates North and South Gaza.
unrest during the first phase
The first phase was not smooth because both sides accused each other to violate the agreement. Israel was annoyed by the staged handover ceremonies organized by Hamas, in particular about the return of a body that was supposed to be that of Shiri Bibas, but turned out to be that of a Gazanian.
the allegation of delay
In return, Hamas Israel accused of delaying the return of people in Gaza to the north - part of the first phase of the agreement - as well as the import of important medication and hospital material, including tents, prefabricated houses, fuel and machines for eliminating ruins.international mediation and negotiations
Despite several delays and changes in the schedule, international intermediaries were able to keep the agreement alive. Against this background, the talks about the second phase of the agreement should begin in early February, which have been postponed repeatedly. Hamas accused Israel not to show interest in phase two.
political tensions in Israel
right government members of the Israeli cabinet require a return to war as soon as the first phase is completed. Your support is crucial for the support of Netanyahu's government, which has to adopt a household by the end of the month.
The position of Hamas
During the first phase of the agreement, Hamas showed that she is still standing despite the difficult circumstances. The goals of transforming the ceasefire into a permanent end of hostilities and destroying Hamas are incompatible, unless the group is ready to disarm itself, for which there are no signs for so far.long -term perspectives
In the background is the developing Arab plan, which offers an alternative to Trump's concept for eliminating the two million people in Gaza. Regional sources report that he provides for a ten -year mandate for reconstruction, government and security Gazas and is to be presented on a summit of the Arab league on Tuesday. Then it should be transmitted to the Trump administration.
Israel's willingness to cooperate
However, this is a long -term plan based on a solid and sustainable end of hostility. So far, the Israeli government shows no signs that it is ready for such a solution.
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