Israel's message to Hamas: There is no flexibility regarding the end of the war Israel today. Israel has expressed readiness for a long-term cease-fire of Shavuot, as well as the phased release of women first, then adults who are not of military age.
In addition, the Israeli directive states that the negotiations will take place under fire, while a ceasefire will only come into effect when abductees begin to return to Israeli territory. Israel hopes that the pressure exerted by the mediators and Gaza's internal pressure will lead Hamas to relent.