Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor in major test of ceasefire deal
Israeli officials and Hamas say Israeli forces evacuated from a major Gaza corridor on Sunday Ceasefire deal As Hamas is moving forward, it faces a major test of whether the two sides can negotiate the expansion of their plans.
Israel agreed to part of the truce to remove its troops from the 4-mile (6 km) of Netzarim corridor, a piece of land that splits Southern Gaza into two, using Israel as a military zone during the war.
At the beginning of last month’s ceasefire, Israel began allowing Palestinians to cross Netzarim to their homes in the northern part of the war revelry, sending hundreds of thousands of people to walk and take cars along the Gaza River. The evacuation of troops from the area made another commitment to the deal, which suspended the war for 15 months.
However, the two sides appear to have made little progress in the second phase of the deal, which is to expand the truce and lead to more Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Three more Israel Hostage release Saturday was exchanged for dozens of Palestinian prisoners, the latest in the latest ceasefire deal to date, released hostages in exchange for more than 550 Palestinian prisoners. The second phase of negotiations are underway.
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Hostages posted in the United States President Trump’s comments Last week, the United States will “take over the Gaza Strip.” The president said his decision to take over Gaza was “not a light decision”, claiming he was praised by other leaders in the Middle East, although he did not identify any names.
Mr. Trump commented on the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These comments have triggered a shock wave through the diplomatic community, although Netanyahu said at the time: “It’s worth pursuing this avenue”, referring to the plan.
Netanyahu sent a delegation to Katar this weekend, a key mediator in the dialogue between the two sides, but the mission included low-level officials has sparked speculation that this will not be Leads to an extension of the truce. Netanyahu is also expected to convene a meeting of major cabinet ministers in the second phase of this week.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said in a statement on Sunday that Netanyahu’s absolute rejection of Netanyahu’s remarks on removing Palestinians from the land last week. Israeli officials have suggested a Palestinian state in the Saudi region.
Netanyahu was joking on Thursday when he responded to a Channel 14 interviewer who mistakenly said “Saudi State” instead of “Palestine State” and then corrected himself . Although the Saudi statement mentioned Netanyahu’s name, it did not directly mention comments on the establishment of a Palestinian state in the Saudi region. Egypt and Jordan also condemned Israel’s proposal, which Cairo believes is a “direct violation of Saudi sovereignty.” The Kingdom said it valued the refusal of “brothers” to Netanyahu’s remarks.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Sunday that two women in their 20s, including one who is eight months pregnant, were shot deadly by Israel in the occupied West Bank in the northern occupied West Bank, where Israeli forces carried out extensive operations.
The ceasefire is fragile and cannot guarantee its expansion
Since the start of January 19, the ceasefire deal has faced repeated obstacles and differences between the two sides, highlighting its vulnerability. But it has always been hoped that the devastating war that led to the transition of the Middle East might end.
On Sunday, cars filled with items, including water tanks and suitcases, were seen traveling north across a road across Nezarim. According to the deal, Israel should allow cars to pass through unwarranted situations and there appears to be no troops near the road.
Hamas spokesman Abdel Latif al-Qanoua said the withdrawal showed that Hamas “forced the enemy to obey our demands” and that foiled “Netanyahu’s versus The fantasy of achieving a total victory”.
Israeli officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they had no right to discuss the military movement with the media, but did not disclose how many soldiers were withdrawing. Currently, the troops are expected to withdraw fully in the later stages of the truce along the border between Gaza and Israel and Egypt.
During the 42nd day of the ceasefire, Hamas gradually released 33 Israeli hostages on October 7, 2023 in exchange for a pause in the fight, for the freedom of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and a large number of humanitarian aid for the war-appearance Gaza. The agreement also stipulates that Israeli forces will retreat from densely populated areas of Gaza and the Netzarim Corridor.
In the second phase, all remaining hostages of life will be released in exchange for Israel’s complete evacuation from Gaza and “sustainable peace.” But beyond that, the details of the entire first phase are unclear and repeated stumbling blocks, and the deep distrust between the sides makes them wonder if they can pin the extension.
The truce faces many challenges, including Trump’s Gaza proposal
Israel said it would not agree to withdraw from Gaza altogether until Hamas’ military and political capabilities were eliminated. Hamas said it will not hand over the last hostage until Israel removes all its troops from the territory.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu was under great pressure to resume the war in the first phase of his far-right political allies, so Hamas, who had the deadliest attack on the Israelis in history, could be defeated. He also faces pressure from Israelis, who long to see more hostages return home and hope to continue, especially after the emergence of three male prisoners released on Saturday, shocking the country.
A proposal from Mr. Trump further complicates matters by relocating Gaza’s population and owning ownership of the Palestinian territory. Israel has been open to the idea, which Hamas, Palestinians and the broader Arab world have completely rejected.
The proposed plan is full of moral, legal and practical barriers. However, Mr. Trump may have proposed a negotiation strategy that attempts to increase pressure on Hamas during the negotiation process, aiming to ensure a normalized agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The big deal appears to have been rattled on Sunday as Saudi Arabia condemned Netanyahu’s remarks, saying Palestinians can build their own states in the territory.
Saudi Arabia said his speech “is intended to shift the attention to the Israeli occupation of the successive crimes against our Palestinian brothers in Gaza, including the ethnic cleansing they suffered.”
“The Saudis can build a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land there,” Netanyahu said in an interview with Israel Channel 14 on Thursday.
Violence surges in the occupied West Bank
According to the Hamas-run Palestinian health authorities, the Hamas attack killed 1,200 people and saw 250 hostages, killing 1,200 people, killing 250 people and killing more than 47,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Palestinian health authorities. . During the battle, much of the territory was eliminated and many Palestinians returned to damaged or destroyed houses.
Violence in the West Bank soared throughout the war, with an intensification of an Israeli military operation in the northern part of the territory in recent days. The shooting of pregnant woman Sundus Shalabi was in a refugee camp in Nur Shams Urban, the focus of Israel’s actions against Palestinian militants in the territory. Hamas-Operation’s Health Ministry said another woman identified as 21-year-old Rahaf al-Ashqar was also killed.
The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced on Sunday that the expansion of Israeli military operations began a few weeks ago in the city of Jenning. He said the action was intended to prevent Iran from establishing a foothold in the occupied West Bank.
