Crisis stove Gaza: Negotiations on the ceasefire are stuck!

Crisis stove Gaza: Negotiations on the ceasefire are stuck!

Gaza, Palästina - In the smoldering crisis between Israel and Hamas, no quick solution is emerging. The conversations about a possible ceasefire, which could enable the exchange of ten Israeli hostages against an indefinite number of Palestinian prisoners, have been stagnating for over two weeks. Both sides accuse each other not to be willing to deviate from their central demands. Israel insists on the destruction of Hamas' military and state skills, which is considered non -negotiable. In return, Hamas demands permanent guarantees for permanent ceasefire as well as the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops and humanitarian aid for Gaza. This information was among others by [la Libre] (https://www.lalibre.be/dernieres-depeches/2025/24/conflit-israelo-palestina-gaza-hama S-Confirme-Avoir-Donne-Sa-Reponse-A-La-Proposition-Israelienne-de-H3JM7TCQS5FPNKJZ66J5TCJEYU/) reported.

The fact that Israel has approved the Qatarian proposal and an updated plan of the US specialist Steve Witkoff, but Hamas rejected the Qatarian proposal and an updated plan. Israel's government spokesman David Mencer made it clear that Hamas tried to torpedo the negotiations. In the meantime, the Israeli negotiators are still in Doha to advance the talks. The United States has announced that Witkoff may travel to Europe this week before it may break up to the Middle East to drive further diplomacy.

ceasefire and humanitarian location

The USA has proposed a ceasefire of at least 60 days, which should include the replacement of Israeli hostages against Palestinian prisoners. However, these negotiations run in the middle of a dramatic humanitarian situation in Gaza. According to information from BFM TV Percent of the population of hunger threatened and the air strikes have demanded thousands of civilian life. More than 54,249 Palestinians have been killed in the fights since October 2023, while 1,218 Israelis, mostly civilians, died.

According to the recent suggestions of the US government, the ceasefire should also be open to the exchange of five living and nine dead hostages in the first week and a further exchange in the second week. Despite these offered offers, Israel has so far not given the United States' proposal, while Hamas made it clear that these conditions are not sufficient.

political background

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has passed on information about the agreement to the families of the hostages and signaled approval. However, the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, calls for an aggressive reaction to Hamas if it rejects the current proposal. Tagesschau reports that the negotiations are supported by Qatar, the USA and Egypt and the situation is shaped by a violence that has been going on for several years.

The persistent struggles underline the seriousness of the situation and the difficulties that exist when negotiating a peace agreement. It remains to be seen whether and when the parties will find a table. However, one thing is certain: the need for a solution is becoming increasingly pressing, not only for civilians in Gaza, but for the entire region.