Possible agreement with Israeli authorities signals step towards demilitarization in the Gaza Strip
The extremist group Hamas may release 33 hostages, marking the beginning of a possible ceasefire agreement. The meeting scheduled for this Tuesday (14 January 2025) aims to finalize the terms of the agreement, which also provides for the maintenance of a demilitarized zone in the Gaza Strip.
The release of the hostages, which include both survivors and the bodies of the dead Israelis, is a new step in the negotiations conducted in Doha, Qatar. The information was confirmed by .
This Tuesday (January 14, 2025), the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, said he believes a ceasefire is “closer than ever”.
Since the kidnapping of 94 hostages by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Israel has confirmed the deaths of at least 34. The Israeli presence along the Philadelphia Corridor – a stretch that extends into Gaza territory – and the creation of a demilitarized zone are temporary measures established while discussions continue.
The meeting between the director of Mossad (Israeli Intelligence), David Barnea, and mediators in Doha was a decisive moment in the progress of negotiations. A possible agreement requires the approval of the Security Cabinet and the Israeli government. The 2nd phase of negotiations, focused on definitively ending the war, would begin 16 days after the implementation of an initial agreement.
