Potential deal in Gaza: A two-month ceasefire in exchange for 10 Israeli prisoners.

In a sudden development reflecting the ongoing escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, negotiations between the two parties are accelerating amidst questions about the fate of the current war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli media reported last night that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz are holding crucial consultations on whether to proceed with ceasefire talks with Hamas or return to intensified military operations in Gaza. According to Israeli broadcasting authority, a government official mentioned the possibility of reaching a deal in the coming days, including an immediate two-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of ten Israeli prisoners still held by Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated that Hamas has shown willingness to return to negotiations after the Israeli army initiated the "Operation Guardian of the Walls" in the sector to increase pressure on the movement to release the remaining prisoners. On the other hand, Hamas confirmed the resumption of indirect talks with Israel in Doha without preconditions, allowing for discussions on all pending issues. A source close to the negotiations revealed to the Associated Press that the proposed American initiative involves releasing some Israeli prisoners in exchange for a temporary truce, but a final agreement has not been reached yet. In Tel Aviv, officials consider this round of talks as "decisive," warning that failure could lead to an expansion of military operations in Gaza. Israel, on the other hand, prioritizes ending this ongoing crisis, estimating that around 24 Israeli prisoners are still in Gaza, hoping for the release of ten of them as a first step. Amid increasing internal pressure and concern, supporters of the imprisoned Israeli soldier Daniel Yahalom, who refused to participate in combat in Gaza, organized a demonstration in front of the "Beit Lid" military base in central Israel. The protesters carried pictures of Israeli prisoners still held in Gaza alongside images of Palestinian children killed in the bombings, demanding an immediate end to the war. In these tense circumstances, the question remains: Will the negotiations succeed in reaching an agreement to stop this deadly war, or will the battlefield remain the ultimate decision-maker?