Watan-As Israel’s army continues to commit grave atrocities in Gaza amid a war that has entered its 21st month, the Israeli government delegation participating in ceasefire talks is reportedly working to sabotage the negotiations by introducing controversial proposals.
According to the latest updates, at least 61 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli attacks within the past 24 hours, in what observers call a genocidal war that includes blockades on food, medicine, and humanitarian aid.
Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that at least 3 Israeli soldiers were killed and several others injured in resistance attacks within Gaza.
On the diplomatic front, Yedioth Ahronoth revealed Monday night that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded U.S. President Donald Trump to grant him an extra week to finalize a deal with Hamas.
However, Hamas accused Netanyahu of deliberately sabotaging the negotiations, stating:“Netanyahu is intentionally derailing each round of talks. He has no intention of reaching an agreement and is dragging his army into a futile war.”
In its official statement, Hamas warned that the continued war endangers not only Palestinian captives and civilians but also Israeli hostages and soldiers, and poses a strategic disaster for Israel.
Netanyahu publicly stated that he would only accept a prisoner exchange deal if it were a “good deal,” rejecting anything he considers unfavorable.
Ceasefire Negotiations in Doha:
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Talks between Israel and Hamas resumed in Doha last week.
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Mediators, including Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., are working to overcome major obstacles, primarily Israel’s proposed withdrawal maps.
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These Israeli maps, rejected by Hamas, would carve out up to 40% of Gaza and allow the continued presence of Israeli troops in key zones, including northern Gaza and the central Netzarim corridor.
According to leaks obtained by Al-Quds Al-Arabi, Israel’s proposed map would entrench military positions in the heart of Gaza, violating prior agreements from January 2025.
However, Israeli media reported that Netanyahu may now be willing to withdraw from the Morag corridor in the south, but remains firm on maintaining a presence in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city on the Egyptian border.
Sources cited by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) claimed that Netanyahu showed more flexibility during Sunday’s meeting of the Israeli Security Cabinet regarding a potential hostage exchange deal.
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Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s war on Gaza has resulted in the deaths of over 196,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and the destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure.
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Despite global condemnation and orders from the International Court of Justice, Israel has continued its offensive, heavily supported by the United States.
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The proposed Israeli maps are widely seen as an attempt to impose unilateral annexation of parts of Gaza under the guise of a ceasefire.
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