The Impact of the "Nuseirat Operation" on Negotiations Between Hamas and Israel

The exceptional operation carried out by the Israeli army to rescue four living hostages in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza has raised questions regarding its impact on the negotiations with Hamas. These questions arise in light of Hamas's actions coinciding with international efforts to garner support for the proposal announced by U.S. President Joe Biden a few days ago. Diplomats and analysts speaking to Sky News Arabia believe that the Nuseirat operation will have repercussions on the complex negotiations between Israel and Hamas, especially after the "pressure points," represented by the hostages, have been affected, which Hamas previously exploited during earlier negotiation sessions. Analysts also anticipate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will leverage the Nuseirat operation to rally domestic support for continuing military pressure on Hamas leaders to make "concessions" if negotiations resume.