Israel to present new deal to Hamas for prisoner exchange
Israel is planning to present a new proposal for a prisoner exchange with Hamas and a cease-fire in Gaza.
According to Israeli media, Israeli negotiators have presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the cabinet with a fresh plan that will be sent to Hamas by mediators.
The new initiative, which has not been officially announced, reportedly demands that Hamas release more than 20 Israeli prisoners.
It says the proposed deal would entail a several-week cease-fire in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces during this period.
Israeli media says Egypt is gearing up to push for the deal, with an Egyptian envoy set to arrive in Israel to discuss details.
However, there has been no official statement from Cairo.
Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. are also trying to reach a prisoner swap deal and cease-fire in Gaza.
Hamas is estimated to be holding more than 130 Israeli prisoners, while Tel Aviv is holding more than 9,100 Palestinian prisoners in its jails.
Hamas demands an end to Israel’s war on Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory for any prisoner swap deal.
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