Israel Agrees to Concession to Hamas - Arab Media
Arab media report that Israel has allegedly agreed to stop strikes on the Gaza Strip as part of a discussed agreement with Hamas. There is no official confirmation: Energy Minister Eli Cohen denied the understandings, and the government is expected to respond on Monday. Fighting continues.
Arab media, particularly Asharq Al-Awsat, report that mediators have informed Hamas leadership that Israel has allegedly agreed to cease aerial and artillery strikes, as well as other offensive operations in the Gaza Strip. This is claimed to be part of a discussed agreement, but details are not disclosed. Israeli authorities have not publicly confirmed this information. Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that no agreements to halt strikes exist, and that Israel must continue its military campaign until achieving its goals, including establishing full control over the Gaza Strip. Sources familiar with the negotiations say that mediators and Hamas representatives await Israel's official position after a government meeting scheduled for Monday. Hamas claims it has not received any comments or objections from Israel regarding the draft agreement, and the movement's delegation remains in Egypt. Additional uncertainty was introduced by statements from former Palestinian politician Mohammed Dahlan, who first announced Israel's consent but later deleted the post. Meanwhile, hostilities continue: according to Palestinian sources, several people, including a child, were killed in one of the latest strikes in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli army has not officially announced a suspension of the military operation.