Unnamed diplomatic sources speaking to The Jerusalem Post newspaper noted that the first phase of the agreement, on which the parties are close to agreement, could take up to 42 days.
Diplomatic sources claimed that 33 Israeli prisoners will be released in the “first phase of the agreement, which may last up to 42 days”, and the Israeli army will begin to withdraw gradually.
It was also reported that on the 16th day of the ceasefire, negotiations will begin regarding the next stages of the agreement, with the aim of releasing all Israeli prisoners in Gaza and completely withdrawing the Israeli army.
Sources speaking to the Jerusalem Post newspaper did not give a clear date as to when the ceasefire would be signed.
On the other hand, sources stated that the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel will vary depending on the number of Israeli prisoners alive, and noted that the Palestinians to be released will not be sent to the occupied West Bank.
While diplomatic sources did not make a clear statement about when the Israeli army would end its occupation of the Philadelphi Corridor, where the Gaza Strip’s only border gate opening to the world, the Rafah Border Gate, is located, which it announced to have taken under full control last May, it is stated that it will continue its occupation in the corridor in the first phase of the agreement. was stated.
On the other hand, Israeli state television KAN reported that some ministries in Israel were instructed to make preparations to welcome Israeli prisoners who are expected to be released within the scope of the agreement with Hamas.
According to the news, Israeli army officials held a meeting with officials at the Ministry of Health to prepare the hospitals where Israeli prisoners will be placed. (AA)