Hebrew media reported that the occupation government approved, through urgent phone consultations, a backup list including five prisoners from Gaza, who could be released if any changes occur to the original list.

Negotiations on the Verge of Implementation

This exceptional step comes as the world awaits the practical start of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, which includes an exchange of detainees and prisoners. These urgent consultations are taking place amid enormous internal political pressure on the occupation government, which seeks to secure the completion of the deal without any last-minute obstacles.

Backup List and Exclusive Decision

According to Channel 12 Hebrew and other media sources, the occupation government approved by phone a backup list consisting of five prisoners from Gaza. The key points revealed by these sources are:

• Prominent name on the list: The backup list includes the prominent Palestinian doctor, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya.
• Condition of implementation: This list will only be used if the number of prisoners released from the main agreed list is not completed for any reason.
• Decision in the hands of Netanyahu and Katz: Indicating the sensitivity of the matter, the decision to release Dr. Abu Safiya specifically, if the backup list is activated, will be limited to a joint decision by the occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yisrael Katz only.