Following recent talks in Egypt between a Hamas delegation and mediators, a new American proposal has been put forward regarding the Gaza conflict. According to Israel Hayom, the proposal aims to establish a long-term ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas has expressed willingness to accept the terms of the Witkoff plan related to Gaza and to meet some demands concerning hostages. In parallel diplomatic efforts, Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, a confidant of Prime Minister Netanyahu, has been actively engaged in discussions to advance the ceasefire and hostage deal. Dermer met in Paris with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and U.S. envoy Tom Barrack to discuss security arrangements along the Israel-Syria border. Additionally, Dermer held talks with senior Qatari officials in Paris to negotiate the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange. Israeli sources indicate that Dermer emphasized to Qatari officials that the ceasefire condition hinges on the release of all hostages. Meanwhile, there are reports that Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz is considering rejoining Netanyahu's government to provide a political safety net for completing a deal with Hamas, particularly if right-wing ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir withdraw.
إعلام إسرائيلي نقلاً عن مصدر: وزير الشؤون الاستراتيجية ديرمر أكد للمسؤولين القطريين أن شرط وقف إطلاق النار في غزة يتوقف على إطلاق سراح جميع الرهائن
🚨Scoop: Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer met today in Paris with senior Qatari officials to discuss the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, according to Israeli officials 🚨Why it matters: The meeting took place two days after Hamas gave a positive response to a
Israel–Qatar Talks: Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister met senior Qatari officials in Paris to discuss a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal - (Channel 12 / Barak Ravid).