The source said Israel compromised on issues concerning the depth of the Israeli withdrawal during the cease-fire, though according to the proposal, the army will not withdraw beyond the point that it withdrew during the previous cease-fire. According to him, the proposal does not provide details regarding the manner in which the aid will be distributed; however, it was agreed that the relevant clauses of the proposal would be worded similarly to the corresponding clauses in the previous cease-fire deal. Trump's statement did not reveal whether Israel has shown flexibility regarding the main issue that has thwarted past deals – Hamas' demand for a commitment or guarantees to end the war as part of the deal, and the deployment of IDF forces following the withdrawal from deep inside the Gaza Strip.
Author: Ben Samuels
Published at: 2025-07-01 22:45:47
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