The US is asking the Israel delay the large land invasion of Gauze In the midst of talks on the hostage agreement, the online edition of the Israeli newspaper “Jerusalem Post” reveals on Sunday (25.05.2025).
Government officials have said that as soon as the full -scale land was launched, “Gideon tanks” in Gaza, Israel will not be withdrawn from the areas in which it has entered Gaza, even under an agreement.
The US has been asking Israel in recent days to delay the land invasion, two sources knowing the issue at the Jerusalem Post on Sunday.
The request included two key elements: delay in Gaza’s full -scale operation and the possibility of going on in progress in parallel with the military operation.
While Israel is currently conducting major operations in Gaza, Jerusalem officials have made it clear that as soon as the full -scale land launch, Israel will not be withdrawn from the areas in which it enters, even under a possible agreement. In addition, the possibility of a ceasefire as part of any agreement will become more complicated.
“As soon as the maneuver begins, we will act with full power and will not stop until all the goals are achieved,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said several days ago.
Netanyahu is ready for a temporary ceasefire to return hostages
Despite the ongoing military activity and as a result of Israeli statements, the US has asked Israel to allow the continued negotiations for a possible hostage agreement.
“If there is an opportunity for a temporary ceasefire to bring back hostages, we are prepared for it,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on May 21.
Israel has decided to recall its delegation from Qatar on May 22, after Hamas insisted on the US guarantees of ending war as part of any agreement.
Israeli officials argue that the only deal currently on the table is the “Witkoff framework”, which includes the release of 10 hostages and a 60 -day truce. An Israeli source told the post a few days ago: “It’s a dead end.”
Although the Israeli delegation has left Qatar, Donald Trump’s government continues indirect talks with Hamas through Dr. Bashara Bahbah, who previously led the “Arab American for Trump” campaign.