Hamas announces that it is ready to release all Israeli hostages provided that Israel ends its military operations in Gaza.
Conditions for the release of hostages
On April 14, a leader of HamasTaher al-Noulou, said that the Palestinian movement would agree to release all Israeli hostages and Israel ceased his attacks on Gaza and withdrew her troops. Hamas also requires the lifting of the blockade and the routing of humanitarian aid in the region. This compromise is one of the discussions between Hamas, Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, which work at a truce.
Difficulties in negotiations
Taher Al-Nounou claims that the Israeli party blocked the application of the previously concluded agreements. The leader of the Islamist movement clarified that the main obstacle was not the number of hostages to be released, but the non-compliance by Israel of his commitments. Consequently, the Hamas Request clear guarantees before embarking on the way to release hostages.
Current mediation proposals
According to the site Be fatedIsrael would have submitted a new proposal to Hamas. This would provide for the release of ten Israeli hostages in exchange for American guarantees concerning the start of a second phase of ceasefire. The first phase, from January to March, had allowed the release of 33 hostages, including eight dead, in exchange for the release of 1,800 Palestinian prisoners by Israel.
Hamas refuses to disarm
Negotiations are also complicated by Hamas’ refusal to disarm, a prerequisite set by Israel for a cessation of hostilities. According to Taher Al-Nounou, “The weapons of the Resistance“Will not be negotiated.
Since the start of the war in October 2023, more than 50,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza, according to the Hamas Ministry of Health. Human losses on the Israeli side are also heavy, with 1218 victims, including a majority of civilians.
Source : Lefigaro.fr
