2024-08-25 20:57:43
Representatives of Israel and Islamist groups Hamas They left Cairo tonight after meeting with mediators from Qatar, the US and Egypt later a day of indirect negotiations that did not bring results or progress to reach the struggle in Gaza Strip, sources close to the talks told EFE.
According to the informants, who asked not to be identified, the Israeli team – made up of the leaders of the Mashed and of the Shin Bet, David Barnea and Ronen Bar, and Major General Nitzan Alon, who is overseeing matters on behalf of the Army – will report to the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahustate of communication.
An Egyptian source indicated that an agreement could only be reached if Israel abandons its emphasis on placing its forces in the Philadelphia corridorone of Cairo’s main demands since this location separates the Strip from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
However, he said that Israel had previously approved the presence of officials Palestinian National Authority in the Rafah Crossing, which connects with Egypt and has been closed since May, although it will not allow the flag to be raised in the Crossing.
Likewise, the source points to that The Israeli side requested that eight of its positions be maintained in the first phase of the strike forces in the Philadelphia corridor.
The trackers show that Egyptian and Qatari mediators, supported by an American ambassador, demand a ceasefire in Gaza between 5 and 7 days to bring urgent medical aid and vaccines to the devastated population of the Palestinian enclave, where more than 40,000 people have died since October 7.
On the other hand, the representative of the Islamist group Hamas who went to Cairo to participate in the consultation process with groups from Egypt and Qatar, also left the Egyptian capital after having held meetings with mediators and knowledge about the situation that is present. of negotiations, according to a statement from the Palestinian movement.
Hamas reiterated its demands on the need for Israel to implement the draft agreed on July 2based on the proposal presented in May by the President of the United States, Joe Bidenwhich includes the end of hostilities and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in the second phase.
Moreover, he said that “any agreement must include a permanent ceasefire” and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, something Netanyahu opposes.
A top Egyptian security source told EFE this Sunday that the negotiations will continue this Monday to try to open the points of disagreement between the parties.
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