In critical point Negotiations have been reached for truce in Gazaas, according to Palestinian officials involved in the conversations, contacts are located ‘On the brink of collapse’. Israel and Hamas seem to remain unmoved in their positions, making convergence difficult.

Thorns in the negotiation: The control map and the humanitarian city

The main cause of the deadlock appears to be related to a map allegedly produced by Israel, which seeks to keep control up to 40% of the Gaza Strip during the projected two -month truce. The map includes, in addition to the wider Rafa area, the central part of the enclave and urban perimeter zones – a development that caused concern on the Palestinian sides, according to Al Jazeera.

In addition, heavy reactions have sparked the recent position of Israeli Defense Minister Israel Kats to the Palestinians on the creation of a ‘Humanitarian City’ in the Rafa area during the truce. According to Kats, this city will host ‘All civilians’ of Gaza, after excluding Hamas cores. Palestinian organizations, however, complain that Israel’s real intention is the establishment transit for the exile of the residents, either to Egypt or to third countries by sea. While Netanyahu’s office refused to comment, Israeli public television reported that talks with Egypt on technical issues were being developed, with no more details.

Critical developments in the political and military field

The upcoming Israeli KYSEA meeting is expected, with Benjamin Netanyahu presenting the consultations that had preceded the United States before substantive decisions were made. At the same time, American mediator Steven Whitkov, who did not finally go to Doha, remains in a standing attitude, looking forward to, as estimated, at a better time.

While consultations in international centers continue, the tension in Gaza and West Bank It remains unabated. In the last 48 hours, Israel has attacked 250 positions by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, resulting in 33 Palestinian gunmen lost their lives and more than 100 injured, according to Israel. The Palestinian WAFA agency, citing the Hamas Ministry of Health, said at least 10 civilians were killed this morning and 60 more injured after an Israeli bombing at a point of humanitarian aid distribution in the northwest of Rafa.

At the West Bank, tensions prevailed on Thursday night in the village of Sidzil, on the outskirts of Ramala, where exchanges of fire and petrol war between Jewish settlers and Palestinian residents. Sources say that two Palestinians were killed, one of which was allegedly beaten to death by settlers who then set fire to vehicles and buildings. The Israeli army has announced that it is investigating the circumstances of the incident.