A senior representative of Hamas has revealed details of a proposed deal that the organization has agreed to, which includes the withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip. Osama Hamdan, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, made the announcement during a news conference in Beirut.
According to Hamdan, the proposed deal aims to address the main demands of the Palestinian people and the resistance, including stopping aggression permanently, withdrawing the occupation from the entire Gaza Strip, facilitating the free return of displaced individuals, providing relief and reconstruction efforts, ending the siege, and achieving a real and serious exchange deal.
Hamdan outlined that the proposed deal would be implemented in three phases continuously. He also expressed concerns that Israel may seek to resume aggression against Gaza after achieving the release of its prisoners held by the resistance in one stage of the agreement.
Hamdan mentioned Egypt and Qatar as mediators in the negotiations, stating that if their proposal is approved, they would play a role in ensuring the completion of all stages of the agreement and pressuring Israel to adhere to its provisions.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed skepticism about the Hamas proposal, stating that it falls short of Israel's core demands. Netanyahu highlighted concerns about the proposal's potential impact on Israel's forces in Rafah.
The White House has expressed optimism about the progress of hostage talks between Israel and Hamas, indicating that there is potential for an agreement based on a close reading of both sides' negotiating positions. CIA Director Bill Burns was in Cairo on Tuesday for further discussions on the matter.
