The White House This Tuesday has expressed its confidence that at the end of this week an agreement is reached for a high 60 -day fire In the Gaza Strip, accompanied by the release of hostages in the hands of Hamas.
Expectations of an imminent agreement
During a cabinet meeting chaired by Donald Trump, the US emissary for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said:
“We are hopeful that at the end of this week we will have an agreement of a high fire of 60 days. Ten living hostages will be released and nine dead will be returned“
The proposal, driven by the United States and negotiated in Qatar with the mediation of Egypt, it contemplates that Hamas releases 10 living hostages and deliver the bodies of other captives, while Israel would release Palestinian prisoners. The agreement would also allow humanitarian entry and the gradual replication of Israeli troops of the enclave, although the details about the schedule and the withdrawal points are still in negotiation.
Key meeting at the White House
The White House announcement It coincides with the visit to Washington of the Israeli prime ministerBenjamin Netanyahuwho He met with President Trump to address the last details of the proposal. Both leaders have shown optimism regarding the possibility of reaching a pact in the next few days.
Trump said before the media: “I think that There are good chances that we reach an agreement with Hamas this week“
Friction points and humanitarian context
Although Israel has accepted the proposal of Alto el FuegoHamas has raised amendments that The Israeli government considers unacceptableespecially in relation to the total withdrawal of Israeli troops and The future control of the enclave. Israel insists that the end of war should include the disappearance of Hamas as political and military actor in Gaza.
The conflict has left more than 56,000 dead and 132,000 wounded in Gaza since October 2023according to official data, and Keep about 50 hostages in the enclaveof which it is estimated that At least 20 are still alive.
Next steps
The White House He has reiterated that he will personally supervise the implementation of the agreementwith Steve Witkoff leading the ground negotiations. If negotiations do not thrive within 60 days, The high temporal fire could extend while diplomatic efforts continue to achieve a definitive end of the conflict.
