A major standoff has emerged in southern Gaza, where around 200 Hamas fighters are trapped in tunnels under Israeli-controlled Rafah.
The United States is pressuring Israel to allow these militants safe passage as part of a potential model for disarming Hamas and advancing a broader ceasefire agreement. Israel, however, remains firm in its refusal, insisting on the disarmament and demilitarization of Hamas before any such deal. The situation has sparked intense debate within Israel and among international mediators, with some proposals linking safe passage to the return of Israeli hostages' remains.
The outcome could set a precedent for future negotiations on ending the Gaza conflict.
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