In a potential breakthrough for peace efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Sunday that Israel is open to a deal with Hamas that could include "ending the fighting" in Gaza. The statement comes as negotiators work around the clock in Doha to finalize terms. 💬
The Key Conditions
Netanyahu’s office outlined three non-negotiable demands:
- Release of all hostages held by Hamas
- Exile of Hamas militants from Gaza
- Complete disarmament of the territory
The proposal references the "Witkoff framework" – a U.S.-backed roadmap for de-escalation – but leaves room for alternative paths. 🌍
Why It Matters
This marks Israel’s first public openness to halting military operations since the conflict began. While hurdles remain (Hamas hasn’t yet responded), the announcement signals unprecedented momentum in talks. Could this be the beginning of the end for one of the world’s most intractable conflicts? The world watches. 👀
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Israel open to 'ending the fighting' as part of Gaza deal: PM office
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