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Amid ongoing international activity led by Cairo and Doha to reach an agreement to stop the Zionist-American aggression on Gaza and conclude a prisoner swap deal, there is cautious optimism about the success of these talks to reach a historic agreement that would stop the war and end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
After months of stalemate, the Zionist enemy entity and Hamas appear to be nearing a ceasefire to end the 14-month war, with mediators resuming mediation efforts in recent weeks and reporting a greater willingness on both sides to strike a deal.
Statements from all sides seem to indicate "cautious optimism" that such an agreement is near, expressed by spokespersons for the US presidency, the Arab parties leading the mediation, and others.
Observers believe that there are no fears or obstacles preventing the completion of this deal, except what the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas expressed that it will accept the agreement unless Netanyahu imposes new conditions that will contribute to exploding the situation again, collapsing the negotiations and returning to the zero point again.
Palestinian and Zionist sources reported on Tuesday that negotiations to reach a ceasefire in Gaza are heading in a positive direction and that "the agreement is closer than ever before." The mediators are working to "bridge the gaps" to complete the deal to release the detainees.
While the negotiations face great challenges, and the Zionist enemy emphasizes its adherence to security control over Gaza after the ceasefire, there is "cautious optimism" that these talks will result in a historic agreement to stop the war and end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
While an informed Egyptian source denied media reports claiming that Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had visited Cairo to discuss signing a deal on Gaza, the Cairo News Channel reported on Tuesday that there are intensive Egyptian and Qatari efforts with all parties to reach a truce agreement.
Hamas said in a statement on Tuesday: "It is possible to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange provided the Zionist entity stops setting new conditions. Hamas said in a statement on Tuesday that reaching a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement is possible as long as the Zionist entity stops setting new conditions.
While the Zionist enemy holds more than 10,000 Palestinian prisoners, it is believed that about 60 hostages, mostly Zionists and dual nationals, are still alive in Gaza, in addition to the bodies of 35 others, out of more than 240 people kidnapped to Gaza during the surprise attack of the Palestinian factions led by Hamas on the invading entity on October 7, 2023
White House spokesman John Kirby said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday: U.S. officials believe the two sides in the Gaza conflict are close to reaching a cease-fire agreement.
Kirby added: "We believe, and the Israelis have said so, that we're getting closer, there's no doubt about it, we believe that, but we're also cautious in our optimism... We've been in this situation before and we couldn't get to the finish line."
The Zionist opposition and the families of the Zionist hostages accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing an agreement to preserve his position and his government, as extremist ministers, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, threaten to withdraw from the government and topple it if an end to the war is accepted.
Zionist opposition leader Yair Lapid said Tuesday: The Zionist army should not stay in Gaza Strip but should retain the freedom to carry out military action in Gaza Strip after the end of the war.
In this context, political analyst Hazem Ayyad confirmed in exclusive statements to the Palestinian Media Center that the chances of reaching a truce agreement and an exchange deal between the Palestinian resistance and the Zionist entity are increasing. He pointed out that all concerned parties are close to approving a deal that may change the features of the current situation in the Gaza Strip.
Ayyad said: "The current indications are that the deal has matured and is about to be signed," he said. He pointed out that the negotiations have reached their final stages amid intensified contacts between all political parties and mediators.
He emphasized that Hamas has expressed its readiness to reach an agreement on the condition that Israel adheres to what has been agreed upon without adding new conditions. He pointed out that negotiations have stalled in the past due to Israel's attempts to add new conditions at the last minute, as happened last July.
He explained that all concerned parties, including the Zionist entity and the mediators, seem to agree on the proposed formula, which opens the way for the signing of the agreement in the next few days.
On the other hand, Zionist War Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday: The Zionist entity intends to maintain "security control" in Gaza Strip even after the ceasefire. This means that after dismantling Hamas' military and administrative capabilities, the Zionist army will retain "full freedom of action," similar to the situation in the West Bank, according to Katz's post on the X social media platform.
The agreement, according to media reports, calls for a massive increase in aid to Gaza, which has been plunged into a humanitarian crisis during the more than 14-month war. An estimated 90 percent of Gaza's 2.3 million residents have been displaced, in many cases multiple times, and aid workers report widespread hunger across the Strip.
During the first phase, Zionist forces will withdraw from some Palestinian population centers, allowing a large number of Palestinians to return to their houses. But Zionist enemy forces will not leave Gaza entirely in this phase, remaining stationed along the Philadelphia Corridor - a strategic strip of land on Gaza's border with Egypt.
During the initial ceasefire, the two sides will continue negotiations on a permanent agreement that includes an end to the war, a full withdrawal of Zionist forces, and the release of the remaining hostages and bodies held by Hamas. Talks will begin on the final arrangements for Gaza, including who will administer the Strip and plans for its reconstruction.
The latest attempt by mediators to conclude a truce in Gaza Strip, most recently in Cairo, opens many speculations about the future of the agreement, which has been expected for nearly a year through previous rounds that usually "stumbled in their last stages."
On the other hand, Hamas talks about its quest for a "real agreement" after an official American confirmation of "encouraging indicators," amid rumors of "pressures and obstacles." Experts are divided about the future of the agreement in Gaza, between those who believe that "the deal is imminent for many reasons ... and others who speak cautiously about the possibility of reaching a truce under "Zionist conditions regarding Palestinian prisoners and not withdrawing from the Strip, which may hinder the agreement for a period of time."
The Zionist enemy continues to wage its bloody war on Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, which resulted in more than 152,000 martyrs and wounded Palestinians, most of them children and women, and massive destruction, which led the Zionist entity to appear before the International Court of Justice on charges of "genocide."
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