Israel has reportedly been informed by Qatari intermediaries that Hamas is actively gearing up for a possible truce. According to Channel 12, these preparations include not only strategic military adjustments but also steps toward freeing the hostages, as part of a broader push for an agreement currently underway in Doha.
Qatar believes that an accord is within reach, with only one remaining obstacle to be resolved — namely, the location and extent of Israel Defense Forces redeployments, Channel 12 further notes.
Despite these developments, Hamas is publicly disputing the notion that meaningful progress is being made. The group claims that it is Israel, not Hamas, that is impeding the negotiations.
A high-ranking Hamas figure told Channel 12: “The problem is not the details [of the talks]. The problem is in the seriousness of the Israelis. Their delegation in Qatar is unreliable and works slowly. Netanyahu is fronting a positive atmosphere that doesn’t reflect the reality in negotiations.”
{Matzav.com}