Mar 24, 2024, 09:41PM ISTSource: TOI.in
Hamas recently made a shocking revelation regarding the Israel-Hamas truce deal, citing significant disagreements during negotiations for a Gaza truce. Talks on a truce and potential exchange of hostages and inmates persisted in Doha this week. Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri blamed Israel for the truce talks’ failure, revealing a “bridging proposal” by the United States. The proposal entailed releasing jailed Palestinians in exchange for Hamas freeing hostages in a new Gaza truce, with Israel suspending its offensive for six weeks if a deal was reached. Negotiations were indirect, with an Israeli delegation led by Mossad Chief David Barnea and CIA Director William Burns mediating. However, reports emerged of the U.S. urging Qatar to pressure Hamas further, potentially leading to Hamas’ expulsion if no progress was made.