The Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli army Eyal Zamir said that the chances of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, in exchange for an agreement to release hostages held by the Palestinian organization “Hamas“, are growing. This was reported by the DPA agency, citing military sources, BTA reports.
The statement was made during a meeting of Zamir with Israeli soldiers in Gaza. According to him, the army is prepared for all possible scenarios.
Israel and “Hamas“ have been holding indirect talks for months in the Qatari capital Doha. Diplomats from Qatar, Egypt and the United States are participating in the process as mediators, in an attempt to a compromise solution is reached.
Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip began after the unprecedented attack by “Hamas“ on October 7, 2023 against the territory of the Jewish state.