After a three-day crisis and a halt to the hostage deal, Hamas has agreed to return to its agreements with Israel. The compromise was reached thanks to the efforts of Egyptian mediators, The Jerusalem Post reports, citing Arab media. Following the talks, it was decided to keep the deal "in its original form" in exchange for humanitarian aid and fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip. 

The humanitarian aid is set to be delivered to Gaza on February 13, after which Hamas promised to announce the names of the three hostages who will be released on February 15. Israel, in turn, pledged to continue delivering humanitarian aid after Saturday, including temporary housing, mobile homes and heavy equipment for clearing rubble. 

According to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, the meeting between the head of Egypt's General Intelligence Directorate Hassan Rashad and the Hamas delegation took place in a positive atmosphere. The parties were able to agree on key issues necessary for the implementation of the deal. However, Hamas representatives stressed that further developments in the situation will depend on Israel fulfilling its obligations under the humanitarian protocol. 

Egyptian sources confirm that Cairo has taken on the role of an active mediator and has managed to bring the positions of the parties closer together. Thanks to these efforts, Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to free the hostages in the coming days. Israel has committed to providing the agreed aid supplies, including tents and mobile homes for residents of northern Gaza. 

Recall that the crisis in the negotiations began on February 10, when Hamas military wing spokesman Abu Ubaida announced the postponement of the release of a new group of hostages. The terrorist organization accused Israel of violating the terms of the deal, in particular, delaying the return of displaced persons to the north of the enclave and insufficient humanitarian aid. 

On February 11, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded harshly to these statements, threatening a resumption of large-scale fighting in Gaza if Hamas did not release the hostages by February 15. This threat pushed the parties to return to the negotiating table with the support of Egyptian mediators. 

Egyptian diplomats familiar with the talks say both sides are showing a willingness to compromise, which is an important step toward overcoming the crisis. Israel has already agreed to increase the number of trucks carrying humanitarian aid and expand their passage into the northern Gaza Strip. 

Despite the complexity of the negotiations, Hamas is sending “positive signals” that could lead to continued adherence to the ceasefire, the sources said. Egyptian officials hope the agreement will be fully implemented and serve as a basis for long-term peace in the region.