Hamas discusses developments in Sharm El-Sheikh negotiations, Israeli sources say there is no progress

Follow-up and translation by SadaNews - A senior Hamas source told Al Jazeera on Monday evening that the second day of negotiations between mediators and the movement's delegation in Sharm El-Sheikh has concluded.

The source indicated that the negotiations on the second day in Sharm El-Sheikh focused on withdrawal maps and the timetable for the release of occupation prisoners.

He mentioned that the movement's delegation demanded linking the stages of releasing occupation prisoners with the stages of complete withdrawal.

The delegation confirmed that the release of the last prisoner must coincide with the last withdrawal of occupation forces.

He stated that the movement's delegation emphasized the necessity of receiving international guarantees for a definitive ceasefire and complete withdrawal.

Meanwhile, Israel's Rishon Lezion channel reported that no positive progress in the talks indicated a breakthrough, as translated by SadaNews.

It highlighted that discussions between both parties will continue today and in the coming days.

It quoted sources involved in the negotiations, stating that both sides discussed the gaps yesterday and how to deal with the mechanism for coordinating future work.