Former negotiator claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu is obstructing the ceasefire agreement.

Former Israeli negotiator stated that a swift agreement with Hamas could end the war, but Prime Minister Netanyahu is intentionally obstructing it by insisting on Israel's management of the Philadelphia Corridor, calling it a "strategy".

"I have spoken to many Israeli soldiers, and they all agree that this war could end in 3 weeks," said Mr. Gershon Baskin.

"Hamas told me in private conversations that they are willing to release all Israeli hostages if the war ends in 3 weeks. Of course, they are demanding the release of a significant number of Palestinian prisoners from Israel. However, that is a feasible agreement."

He added that since the top priority for the majority of Israelis is to bring the prisoners back to the country, they would support such an agreement.

"However, society is very divided," he added. "In Israel, there are people who believe that returning hostages and trading with Hamas will only invite a new October 7th, and there is great fear."