Key mediator Egypt doubted the success of proposal meant to bridge gaps in ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel, according to reports.
Speaking to AP, officials in Egypt said that Hamas would not agree to the bridging proposal for a number of reasons.
"The bridging proposal needs the implementation of the agreement’s first phase, which has Hamas freeing the most captives. Parties during the first phase would discuss the second and third phases with no guarantees to Hamas from mediators or Israel," One official said.
The official continued that the Americans are offering pledges, not guarantees.
He further noted that Hamas would not accept this, because it virtually means Hamas will free the hostages in return for a six-week pause of fighting with no guarantees for a negotiated permanent truce.
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