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Israel estimates this morning (Thursday) that Qatar's claims yesterday following Prime Minister Netanyahu's criticism did not affect the chances of a hostage deal.
Gazans are fleeing Khan Yunis and the north of the Gaza Strip after trying to return against IDF orders // Arab Networks
A political source told "Israel Today" that in his understanding the exchange has no effect on the deal, while the barrier to it is Hamas's demand, which was transferred to Israel to remain ruler of Gaza the day after, with guarantees that Israel will not harm Hamas' rule.
Red line
Despite the generous Israeli offer that was put before the mediators 15 days ago, the Hamas leadership continues to fortify its demands to involve the end of the war with another deal.
In Israel, on the other hand, they continue to say that this is a red line.
Officials familiar with the talks said that they would be prepared for vague messages on the issue of ending the war if this would lead to a deal, but would not agree to a final agreement on the matter.
Prime Minister Netanyahu at a cabinet meeting, photo: Miriam Elster, Flash 90
Yesterday, as you remember, Qatar issued a condemnation of Netanyahu following the recordings in which the Prime Minister was heard harshly criticizing the debaters.
The spokesman for Qatar's Foreign Ministry, Majid Al-Ansari, said that these were "irresponsible statements", and accused Netanyahu that his words "destroy the chances of reaching a deal. Netanyahu is harming mediation efforts - he prefers politics to saving lives".
The Qatari criticism joins the harsh criticism that the Prime Minister received last week after the approval of the drug deal intended for the hostages held by Hamas.
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