An Israeli delegation left for Cairo following Hamas threats to arbitrarily delay the next phase of the release of four hostages and to discuss other issues related to the implementation of the agreement.
The issue has been resolved, and the hostages – three female lookouts and one civilian – are expected to be released on Saturday, in accordance with the agreements.
A political source noted that despite Hamas's maneuvers, it should be remembered that Israel is dealing with a terrorist organization, and it must be taken into account that there will be more violations. discussed other issues related to the implementation of the agreement.
In Jerusalem, it was made clear to Hamas, through the mediators, that significant violations, such as delays in the release of the hostages, would have consequences. While Israel refrains from saying this openly, the possibility of renewing the attacks in Gaza is being considered in the event of significant delays in the next phases of liberation.
In the background of the ceasefire, whether temporary or permanent, the discourse about the day after comes up again. Israel has set itself a complex goal: to establish a civilian government in the Gaza Strip, which will be operated from the outside by a foreign actor, such as the Emirates and perhaps also the Americans, with some Israeli involvement. This rule is supposed to be run on a daily basis by residents of Gaza who do not belong to Hamas or are affiliated with the Palestinian Authority. This is a complex goal, and some say even impossible.
In this context, Ron Dermer, the minister of strategic affairs, who is considered the person closest to Netanyahu, appeared in the Knesset yesterday and said, "I have been hearing for a long time that there should be a plan for the day after, and we are working on it. I am a partner in this work, and there are many discussions and meetings." According to him, an Israeli plan requires cooperation with the United States and other parties, since an Israeli plan alone will not be accepted.
* Channel 14 contributed to this article.
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