Despite stalemate, ceasefire talks ongoing: Israeli media
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"Israel's" Kan Channel says negotiations between "Israel" and Hamas are still ongoing despite an apparent stalemate. Here are the details.
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Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip as seen from southern occupied Palestine on April 7, 2025. (AP)
Sources informed "Israel’s" Kan Channel that indirect negotiations between the Israeli occupation and Hamas are quietly ongoing, despite what appears to be a deadlock. Talks in recent days have been held under strict secrecy, with no media involvement, to facilitate progress behind the scenes.
According to these sources, proposals have included the release of 10 Israeli captives, along with Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American dual national. Hamas, however, has responded with a counterproposal to release only five captives.
Egypt is currently serving as the lead mediator in this phase of the negotiations. The latest Egyptian proposal, submitted to "Israel" last Thursday, calls for the release of eight living captives—more than previously agreed upon by the Movement in earlier rounds.
The Israeli occupation has not yet issued an official response.
Despite this, "Israel’s" official position still aligns with the American mediator Steve Witkoff’s proposal, which demands the release of 11 living hostages and the remains of 16 deceased individuals.
The Israeli regime received Egypt's updated proposal for a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip yesterday.
The deal revolves around the release of eight living captives from the Gaza Strip in exchange for a truce that lasts between 40 and 70 days. Captives would be released in stages; however, Israeli media outlets said that neither the Palestinian Resistance led by Hamas nor the Israeli government had issued their final response to the deal.
In detail, the proposal includes guarantees for a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from the Gaza Strip.
The deal would also allow displaced Palestinians to return to their homes and allow the entry of humanitarian aid.
According to reports, the Egyptian deal also guarantees that negotiations begin for a second phase of the agreement.
Macron, Sisi reject Gaza displacement
On a related note, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned on Monday the forced displacement of the people of the Gaza Strip and "Israel's" annexation of the occupied West Bank.
During a joint press conference in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Macron urged an end to Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, making an “immediate appeal” to restore the ceasefire that has been in place since January 19.
The French president commended the Egyptian president's efforts to promote peace in the region, emphasizing their shared commitment to regional stability and the freedom of maritime navigation.
