Hamas to consider ceasefire-hostage release proposal that Israeli sources say could avert Rafah invasion

[sarisataka]

Hamas to consider ceasefire-hostage release proposal that Israeli sources say could avert Rafah invasion

Hamas is considering a new framework proposed by Egypt that calls for the group to release as many as 33 hostages kidnapped from Israel in exchange for a pause in hostilities in Gaza, an Israeli source familiar with the negotiations and a foreign diplomatic source told CNN.

The latest proposal, which Israel helped craft but has not fully agreed to, is laid out in two phases, the first of which calls for 20 to 33 hostages to be released over several weeks in exchange for the pause and the release of Palestinian prisoners. The second phase is what sources described as the “restoration of sustainable calm,” during which the remaining hostages, captive Israeli soldiers and the bodies of hostages would be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners.

The diplomatic source familiar with the talks said the reference to sustainable calm was “a way to agree to a permanent ceasefire without calling it that.”

After months of deadlock, agreement from both sides would be a major step toward ending the war. But a failure to agree could deepen Israel’s presence in Gaza — if no deal is made, Israel is likely to launcha large-scale ground invasion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1 million Palestinians are sheltering. Israel’s allies, including the United States, have warned against the operation due to the potential for large-scale civilian casualties.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/hamas-to-consider-ceasefire-hostage-release-proposal-that-israeli-sources-say-could-avert-rafah-invasion/ar-AA1nRFir

Here is the ceasefire- Hamas can choose to take it or put their fellow Palestinians in the line of fire. Again.

[Lovie777]

1. Hamas doesn't care about the Palestinians....................

and are the main reason for the terrible attacks.

[shrike3]

2. I would suggest there are Arab nations in the Mideast don't care about the Palestinians.

[LauraInLA]

6. I'd agree -- both are true.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

3. Fingers crossed

[Ping Tung]

4. Hope springs eternal.

Vassar graduates at Vassar college 1970

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[Igel]

5. Two possibilities

1.

After months of deadlock, agreement from both sides would be a major step toward ending the war

In other words, they'll undo a war crime in exchange for being allowed to rebuild and commit another war crime.

2. It's yet another delaying tactic.

Tertium non datur.