Seven days will mark four months since the start of hostilities between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. Negotiations for a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages are underway with Qatar and other mediators acting as intermediaries, but there is still a gap between Hamas, which seeks a complete ceasefire, and Israel, which does not accept it. It is unclear whether negotiations will be concluded.
The 7th marks the 4th anniversary of the fighting between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas that began in October last year.
Israel's military continues to carry out heavy attacks on the Gaza Strip, with health authorities in the Gaza Strip reporting a death toll of 27,585 people over the past four months.
Meanwhile, according to the Israeli military, 136 people are still being held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Regarding negotiations for a cessation of hostages and the release of hostages, which are the focus of attention, it appears that at the end of last month, Israel, along with mediating country Qatar and others, proposed to Hamas a plan to release the hostages in stages as the fighting ceases. It is being
Regarding this, US Secretary of State Blinken, who was visiting Qatar, announced on the 6th that he had received a response from Hamas, and is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel on the 7th, Japan time.
Secretary Blinken said, ``While there are still challenges, I believe that an agreement is necessary and possible. We will continue working to reach an agreement.'' Secretary Blinken expressed hope for progress in the negotiations.
However, it appears that there is still a gap between Hamas, which seeks a complete ceasefire, and Israel, which does not approve of it, and it is unclear whether negotiations will be reached.