'A wild gamble on hostages' lives': Defense chiefs said set to urge cabinet to take Gaza deal

[Israeli]

Channel 12 says top brass to press ministers not to launch Gaza City offensive, seriously weigh ceasefire; ‘There is a deal on the table that Israel fought for,’ senior source says

Israeli defense chiefs will present an all-but united front to the security cabinet on Sunday, beseeching ministers to accept the current proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza over the government’s desired offensive in Gaza City, Channel 12 reported Friday.

This includes IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Mossad Director David Barnea and National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, the report said. A notable exception is the acting chief of the Shin Bet, identified only by the initial “Shin” for security reasons. His exact stance was not detailed.

Security chiefs will also question why Israel has not held a cabinet meeting to at least seriously consider the latest offer on the table — an offer Jerusalem had itself recently approved.

The phased proposal crafted by Arab mediators that Hamas approved on August 18 envisions the release of 10 hostages along with the bodies of 18 slain captives in five batches over a 60-day ceasefire, during which the sides will hold talks on the terms of the release of the remaining hostages and a permanent end to the war.

Source : https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-wild-gamble-on-hostages-lives-defense-chiefs-said-set-to-urge-cabinet-to-take-gaza-deal/