According to Israeli media, mediators are set to propose a compromise plan for a Gaza cease-fire and a prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas. The plan, to be presented on Friday, aims to find a solution to the ongoing conflict without revealing specific details.
Israeli Mossad Chief David Barnea has indicated that Israel is willing to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor on the Gaza-Egypt border as part of the cease-fire plan, despite previous statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This corridor, a demilitarized zone along the Egypt-Gaza border, has been a key point of contention in negotiations.
Efforts by the US, Egypt, and Qatar to reach an agreement have been ongoing, with talks held recently to formulate a compromise plan. The hope is for the plan to be made public by US President Joe Biden. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has expressed that a withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor poses no security threat.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with thousands of Palestinians killed and injured, and severe shortages of essential supplies due to the ongoing blockade. Israel faces accusations of genocide for its actions in Gaza.
*This article is a summary from Anadolu Agency.
