WhatsappIsrael is set to finalize the first phase of an agreement with Hamas within the next two days, no later than the fifth day of negotiations. If signed, the deal will ensure the return of all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased, to Israel, while Israel will release a list of terrorists demanded by Hamas from its prisons.
Sources close to the negotiations indicated optimism, stating, “It looks promising, and things are moving in a positive direction, but we must remain cautious as this involves a terrorist organization.” Following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s commitment, prominent figures like Marwan Barghouti and Ahmed Saadat will not be released and will remain in custody. The agreement includes Israel maintaining its position on the yellow line, with minor adjustments made during the talks.
The second phase of the agreement, focusing on disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, will be addressed later. Sources indicate that “this will happen, for better or worse.” Additionally, the clans and militias that supported the IDF during the conflict will not be abandoned, though the specifics of this commitment remain unclear.
Earlier today, a senior Israeli official told Saudi Arabia’s Al-Arabiya channel that the negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh are progressing, with the parties “cautiously nearing an agreement on the first phase.” The official noted, “Trump is exerting pressure, and the Arab stance carries unprecedented influence. They are working to adjust the withdrawal map for the first phase.”
