Israelis interested in broad prisoner exchange: Israeli media

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
10 Nov 2023 23:49

These negotiations occur amidst protests led by the families of Israeli captives to pressure the regime to secure their release, demanding an "all for all" formula.

Families of captives demonstrate in "Tel Aviv", Palestine, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Israeli news broadcaster Channel 13 reported on Friday, quoting Israeli officials, that no agreements have been reached yet regarding a potential prisoner exchange, noting that negotiations are ongoing.

The officials confirmed to the broadcaster that "Israel" is interested in a comprehensive deal and is "prepared to pay the price."

Amid the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the delay in finalizing an exchange deal, the spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, announced the killing of an IOF female soldier and the injury of another soldier due to Israeli bombardment.

Previously, Abu Obeida announced that the Israeli regime refused to negotiate a prisoner deal swap and had thwarted the release of 12 Israeli captives.

Yesterday, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, Abu Hamza, announced the readiness of the resistance to release the prisoners Hanna Kastir and Yaghel Ya'qub "for humanitarian and health reasons."

Additionally, Reuters reported that a meeting between Qatari mediators and Hamas officials discussed possible outlines for a deal between the Palestinian resistance and the Israeli occupation. The agency stated that another meeting brought together the head of the Israeli Mossad, the US intelligence director, and the Qatari Prime Minister following the Qatari mediators' meeting with Hamas. However, the agency confirmed that the "results of these talks are unclear."

On the other hand, the White House announced on Thursday the regime's approval of a daily four-hour "pause" in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, starting today. The truce was said to "allow for the potential release of captives."

However, Hamas denied any ceasefire agreement with the regime. The media advisor to the head of the Hamas politburo Taher al-Nounou confirmed that discussions on the ceasefire have been ongoing for several days, and the Israeli occupation is hindering the process, adding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is refusing any ceasefire because does not want to resolve the issue of Israeli captives held by the Palestinian Resistance in order to prolong the battle.

Yaron Avraham, the political affairs commentator on Channel 12 said that the CIA's involvement in talks regarding a prisoner release deal is "crucial," highlighting several proposals days ago that remained unresolved, while discussions revolve around a specific draft now.

Previously, a confidential source from Al-Mayadeen disclosed a proposed ceasefire, including the release of Israeli non-military female and children prisoners in exchange for the occupation releasing Palestinian female and children prisoners.

Abu Obeida stated in his speech on November 8, "You have women, sick and elderly. We have them as well. You have our fighters in prison, we have your fighters as well."

These negotiations occur amidst protests led by the families of Israeli captives to pressure the regime to secure their release, demanding an "all for all" formula.