By The opinion
Apr 27, 2024, 11:27 PM EDT
According to reports, Senior Hamas officials are reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza on Saturday..
A senior Hamas official, Khalil al-Hayva, said the Palestinian militant group was evaluating Israel’s proposal and “once its study is completed, it will present its response.”
According to the Associated Press, no further details were given about Israel’s offer, but It was said to be in response to a Hamas proposal two weeks ago.
The Hamas statement came hours after a high-level Egyptian delegation concluded a visit to Israel where he discussed a “new vision” for a prolonged ceasefire in Gaza, according to an Egyptian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to freely discuss developments.
Discussions between Egyptian and Israeli officials focused on the first stage of a multi-phase plan that would include “a limited exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners, and the return of a significant number of displaced Palestinians to their homes in the north.” from Gaza. with minimal restrictions,” the Egyptian official said.
Mediators are working on a compromise that will answer most of the main demands of both sides, which could pave the way for continued negotiations aimed at reaching a broader agreement to end the war, the official said.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister is expected to brief international officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a meeting of the World Economic Forum next week, Reuters reported.
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