Reports of upcoming talks between Israel and Hamas on draft cessation of fighting agreement are unclear

As the fighting between the Israeli military and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, negotiations are underway with the mediation of Qatar and other countries to free the hostages and halt the fighting. While there are reports that a draft agreement to suspend fighting for approximately two months will be discussed soon, there are also views that negotiations will take time, and it is unclear whether the situation will lead to a breakthrough.

The Israeli military continues to carry out attacks on areas such as Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, which it says are important Hamas strongholds.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the achievements at a press conference on the 27th, saying, ``This week, the Israeli army completed the siege of Khan Yunis. We killed hundreds of terrorists and destroyed their bases both above and underground.'' Did.

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported that up to 80% of Hamas' underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip remain intact, citing American and Israeli officials. I'm telling you my point of view.

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip said on the 28th that 26,422 people had been killed in the Israeli attack, and complained of widespread hunger and disease among the displaced residents.

Under these circumstances, negotiations are continuing with the mediation of Qatar and Egypt for the release of the hostages and a cessation of fighting.

The New York Times reported on the 27th, citing a US government official, that the agreement includes a halt to fighting for approximately two months in exchange for the release of more than 100 hostages held by Hamas. The draft will be discussed in Paris, France, on the 28th.

The talks will include Director Burns of the U.S. CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), Israeli officials, and intermediary officials from Qatar and Egypt.

However, at a press conference on the 26th, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby said, ``We shouldn't expect any progress anytime soon,'' indicating that it will take time to reach an agreement. However, it is unclear whether this will lead to a breakthrough in the situation.