Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer informed US envoy Steve Witkoff that Israel has accepted the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal and is ready to begin close talks with Hamas.
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One option currently back on the table is the exile of Hamas leaders, as previously reported by The Jerusalem Post.
According to the official, there has been no substantial change in either Israel or Hamas’s fundamental positions, particularly regarding Hamas’s demand for guarantees that the war will be ended.
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Witkoff's visit comes amid positive indications that there will be "notable progress in negotiations with a relative change in the tone of statements issued by Israel."
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While the ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump has held for over 48 hours, its implications remain a matter of dispute.
Now, with Israel claiming victory over Iran, Israeli life is returning to normal — but with the searing losses of the latest war reshaping reality.
Across Arab outlets, relief over the ceasefire is tempered by concerns it excludes the conflict in Gaza and may serve foreign agendas.
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