Agreement

Palestinian sources claim that mediators clarified to the terrorist organization that the US administration is determined to advance the agreement in Gaza even at the cost of a confrontation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Hamas has stopped or cut payments to civilian suppliers and halved the salaries of civil servants.

The cabinet signals opposition to clauses that allow Hamas to maintain its power, but on the ground, Israel is already acting according to the understandings. In the Gaza envelope, they warn against partial disarmament and its consequences.

The 15-point document agreed upon by Peace Council diplomats includes Hamas's commitment to surrender all weapons and relinquish control over the Gaza Strip. Despite the historic nature of the deal, Israel remains deeply concerned about implementation and security guarantees.

Middle East expert Yoni Ben-Menachem described in an interview with Tal Meir how Qatar and Turkey are working behind the scenes to promote an agreement with Hamas, aiming to shift pressure onto Israel via the US administration.

Senior US administration officials have announced an emerging agreement with Hamas, yet the document once again exposes the deep gap between Western perceptions of legal commitments and Middle Eastern reality, where a signature is merely a tactical maneuver.

If you delve into the details, you find weaknesses in the 15-point agreement. But the main point is the headlines stating that Hamas is ready to disarm. It may not be a total victory, but we are the closest to it since October 7.

According to a report in Lebanon, the terrorist organization is refraining from action on the ground, convinced that the agreement is inapplicable. Meanwhile, President Aoun has proposed establishing an alternative international force to replace UNIFIL and ensure implementation.