One of the main goals of the war declared by Israel – the return of the hostages – was not fulfilled. More than 100 people remain in captivity.
The United States and Arab countries have begun secret negotiations with Iran on a comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts in the Middle East region. Israeli TV channel 12 reported this on Tuesday, October 8.
Israel is not yet involved in this initiative, but senior Israeli officials have been briefed on it.
“It is not yet clear how these efforts will affect the situation in the Gaza Strip, which is more complicated than in other areas,” the journalists pointed out.
It is indicated that the parties were prompted to negotiate by Israel’s intention to continue fighting, despite difficulties in freeing the hostages and Hamas’s demand to withdraw Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip.
“We are now in a position of strength, the ceasefire is on our terms, including the withdrawal of Hezbollah from the Litani River and the dismantling of all Hezbollah military installations in areas near the border,” said by a senior Israeli official, who commented on a possible ceasefire agreement. .
Israel canceled a meeting scheduled for Wednesday between Defense Minister Yoava Gallant and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog called on the people of Lebanon and Iran to rise up and fight the anti-Israeli coalition led by Tehran.
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