Israeli media: Negotiations in Doha are making positive progress, including regarding prisoner exchange

SadaNews Translation - Israeli media outlets confirmed this evening, Thursday, that there is progress in the Doha negotiations between Hamas and Israel regarding the Gaza Strip.

Channel 12 reported, quoting a senior Israeli official as translated by SadaNews, that everyone is approaching a moment to make a fateful decision after tangible progress, indicating that there is a green light from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move forward on several issues.

The official pointed out that the status of the talks is encouraging, and an agreement may be announced in a few days if the current positive picture continues.

According to sources involved in the negotiations, an agreement could be reached after the updated maps provided by Israel.

The same channel reported that families of Israeli prisoners received updates from Israeli and American officials, stating that the negotiations are positive but will require additional time.

Meanwhile, Channel Reshet Kan reported that mediators presented a proposal to Hamas and Israel regarding the keys for the exchange of prisoners from both sides, indicating that this point has not yet been raised for discussion and could be the final contentious issue to reach an agreement on.

According to the channel, as translated by SadaNews, the mediators proposed a withdrawal from the Muraj axis after receiving the maps from Israel, noting that there is acceptance of a limited possibility for the presence of Israeli forces in Rafah.

It was indicated that there is progress in the current negotiations.

Meanwhile, Channel 13 confirmed that there is progress on various issues, and many issues could be closed amidst the positive development of the negotiations.