Witkoff has presented a “bridge” proposal in Qatar, 1. to extend the first phase of the truce to mid-April 2. if Hamas releases living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
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“Hamas was told in no uncertain terms that this ‘bridge’ would have to be implemented soon – and that dual US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander would have to be released immediately”
After the Hamas statement, Netanyahu’s office said, 1. Israel had “accepted the Witkoff outline and showed flexibility” 2. but “Hamas is refusing and will not budge from its positions”
The prime minister’s office said,
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“At the same time, it continues to use manipulation and psychological warfare – the reports about Hamas’s willingness to release American hostages are intended to sabotage the negotiations”
It added that Netanyahu would convene his ministerial team on Saturday night, 1. to receive a detailed report from the negotiation team 2. and “decide on the next steps for the release of hostages
