The negotiations for establishing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip have stalled due to disagreements over the complete withdrawal of Israeli military forces from the area. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to Reuters, Palestinian and Israeli sources have indicated that the indirect negotiations taking place in Doha are complex. The parties have been participating in negotiations for a week regarding the 60-day ceasefire plan proposed by the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed hope for significant achievements in the coming days. On Saturday in Gaza, 17 people were shot dead while attempting to receive food aid.
Local medical personnel described this incident as another bloody event occurring during the aid distribution process. According to UN data, at least 800 people have died in such incidents over the past six weeks.
Witnesses reported that the gunfire was aimed at the head and chest. While the Israeli army stated that warning shots were fired, investigations emphasize that no one was harmed by soldier's fire.
Delegations from Israel and HAMAS are trying to reach an agreement on the gradual withdrawal of military forces, the release of hostages, and the conclusion of the war in the Qatari capital. However, the negotiations have stalled.
The Israeli side accuses HAMAS of obstructing the agreements, while HAMAS claims that the demands put forward by Israel are complicating the negotiations. According to Palestinian sources, HAMAS rejected the maps presented by Israel.
It is reported that even after the planned withdrawal of military forces, approximately 40 percent of Gaza, including southern Rafah and northern and eastern areas, will remain under Israeli control. HAMAS is demanding a return to the existing lines prior to the attacks in March.
Thousands of people in Israel have protested in Tel Aviv, calling on the government to reach a swift agreement for the release of hostages still held by HAMAS. Protest participant Boaz Levi stated, “Our friends, our brothers are in Gaza.
Now is the time to end this war. That is why we are standing here,” he said.
According to Gaza's health authorities, over 57,000 Palestinians have died as a result of Israeli military actions, and more than two million people have been forced to leave their homes.
