ALWAGHT- A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirms that "the deal is set to proceed as planned on Sunday, subject to cabinet approval."
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and "Israel," brokered in Doha, is set to take effect on Sunday, as confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, pending cabinet approval. The deal's implementation will begin at 12:15 pm local time, with the first phase of a prisoner exchange scheduled for 4:00 pm the same day. Israeli media reported that the exchange includes the release of three Israeli women in return for Palestinian detainees, marking the start of the agreement’s provisions.
Details of the prisoner exchange reveal significant concessions on both sides. The agreement includes the release of 110 Palestinian detainees serving life sentences and 1,000 individuals arrested after October 7, in exchange for nine sick and wounded Israeli captives. Additionally, "Israel" agreed to a phased withdrawal from the Philadelphi Axis and the establishment of a security zone between Gaza and Israeli settlements. Mediation resolved disputes over detainee lists, ensuring the deal's progression.
The agreement has sparked criticism in Israeli media over discrepancies between Netanyahu’s public assurances and the actual terms. Notably, "Israel" dropped its demand for monitoring and committed to a gradual withdrawal from the Philadelphi Axis, despite earlier promises to avoid such actions. The deal signifies a turning point in the conflict, with both sides making notable concessions under international mediation.
