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This is the first time that a senior diplomat involved in Gaza admits that such discussions are taking place.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar (Photo: AP, Reuters) “/>
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar (Photo: AP, Reuters)
An interview with a Chinese news agency, Al-Emadi, said the United States was aware of the talks and was participating in them, but noted that "there is still no room for them." agreement between the two parties, only contacts before an agreement. "
Al-Emadi is considered a diplomat respected by Israel, the United States and Hamas. He receives from Israel constant access to the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing and is in contact with the Israeli security services.
Mohammed al-Emadi
Al-Emadi noted a number of recommendations made by the White House to rehabilitate Gaza through infrastructure projects that would help its water supply , alleviate his lack of electricity and create work for residents.
"We asked the Israelis and Americans to lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip and we stressed it. We are working on it but have not yet reached a result, "the Qatari diplomat said, without specifying what Hamas had offered in return.
Last week, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman reached an agreement
with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades to begin plans to build a seaport for Gaza that will operate in Cyprus and will be overseen by Israel, according to a report on Channel 2 News.
(Photo: MCT)
The delivery of a package of benefits to Gaza, however, would have been contingent upon the return of soldiers killed in Hamas. The captivity of Hamas and the release of Israeli citizens who are still alive and are being held by the terrorist group.
In addition, it has been reported that Israel would help the Americans direct humanitarian aid operations in Gaza, which intend to inject huge sums of money. Money in the economically paralyzed enclave with the aim of significantly improving the quality of life for its residents.
