Trump: Hamas is ready for ceasefire - hope in the Gaza Strip!

Trump: Hamas is ready for ceasefire - hope in the Gaza Strip!

Indirect negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip won on Tuesday in Qatar on trip. The conversations between Israel and Hamas focus primarily on mechanisms to implement an ceasefire, including a withdrawal of the Israeli army and humanitarian aid. A proposal for international intermediaries provides for a 60-day break that could be of crucial importance for the region.

President Donald Trump expressed great confidence in Hamas' willingness to talk and explained that the organization wanted to meet and a ceasefire. "There are good chances that could make an agreement this week," said Trump. According to the Israeli Minister ZEEV Elkin, there is "substantial opportunities" for an agreement in Qatar, although Hamas still wishes to make changes to the proposal. However, he admitted that negotiations are challenging and may need more time.

The humanitarian Situation

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically during the conflict, with reports about over 40,000 dead and more than 90,000. The health system is strongly weakened and only partially works. The pressure on all parties to achieve a ceasefire grows in the light of this crisis. U.S. Secretary of State Antony and relatives of hostages that are held by Hamas speak of a “last chance” to save the life of hostages.

A central point of dispute in the ongoing negotiations is the demand for Hamas for a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops, while Israel has only prospect a retreat from urban metropolitan areas. In addition, the Israeli government insists on keeping control of strategic areas such as the Philadelphi corridor and the border crossing Rafah. These points must be clarified to make progress.

plans for the future

The "humanitarian city" should not only offer an accommodation for displaced persons, but also serve as part of an emigration plan for Palestinians. Despite the announcement that voluntary emigration should take place, there are concerns about the actual voluntariness of these measures, in particular in view of the rhetoric of some right -wing extremist ministries in Israel, which put the forced deportations in the room.

The international interest in stabilizing the region remains high, since Iran and Hisbollah retaliation have sworn for killing their managers, but have not yet been recorded considerable actions against Israel. The pressure to find a peace solution could be a crucial factor for the success of the current negotiations. The success of this conversations could bring a fundamental change for the future of the Gaza Strip and its population.