After 'constructive' talks in Egypt, Israel is set to present Hamas with an updated cease-fire proposal, according to a report.

Egypt presented a new proposal to Hamas for cease-fire negotiations, following "constructive" talks in Cairo this week, according to reports.

According to IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror, the Philadelphi Corridor is a crucial supply route for Hamas, and they use it to smuggle machinery into Gaza to manufacture weapons.

"Amidror, a JINSA Distinguished Fellow, stated that Israel cannot allow the current situation to occur again. This is crucial, as the discussion is about finding a way to reconcile opposing viewpoints. If a solution can be reached, an agreement may be possible. However, Amidror is uncertain if Hamas will be willing to accept the proposed solution."

The main points of disagreement between the two parties are the management of the corridors and crossings, specifically Rafah, Netzarim, and Philadelphi. Israel believes that control over these passages is essential for its security.

According to Amidror, the IDF and the Prime Minister want to use Netzarim to monitor the movement of Palestinians to the north of Gaza with checkpoints and prevent terrorists from moving to northern Gaza.

The ongoing military presence of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has raised concerns among Palestinians, while Hamas negotiators have pushed for prisoner releases as part of a deal to release Hamas terrorists, sources familiar with the talks told Reuters.

In her DNC acceptance speech, Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed her commitment to supporting both Israel and the Palestinian people. She emphasized that she and President Biden are actively working to put an end to the conflict and ensure that Israel remains safe. Additionally, she stressed the importance of ending the suffering in Gaza and allowing the Palestinian people to achieve their right to dignity, security, freedom, and self-determination.

Both Egypt and Hamas are calling for Israel to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor, where Israeli troops advanced in May. However, Israel argues that Hamas has used the area to smuggle weapons into Gaza, while Egypt claims it has stopped smuggling routes.

"The military principle that Amidror argued is still valid today is that if an obstacle is not under your control, it effectively does not exist, regardless of whether it is above or below ground."

He emphasized the need for an Israeli presence to be a physical and technological presence along the Philadelphi Corridor on the day after.

This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and CIA chief William Burns attended talks as mediators between the warring sides. Despite Blinken's efforts, no breakthrough was achieved, and he left before the crunch talks began on Thursday.

The White House and Hamas both denied reports that the hostage-truce talks had collapsed, stating that they were still making progress and that both sides needed to come together and work towards implementation.

The talks have resulted in a major development, with negotiators closing gaps over the Rafah crossing and a proposed arrangement for the Philadelphi Corridor, according to The Times of Israel.

According to Army Radio, Cairo refused to forward Blinken's U.S. bridging offer until after Thursday's discussions resulted in additional concessions that could bring the parties closer to an agreement.

According to Army Radio, negotiations are being made to directly involve Hamas representatives in discussions, which will continue on Sunday.

Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Minister of Defense, and Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, discussed joint preparation and interoperability of their forces in the face of ongoing potential threats from Iran and Hezbollah during an overnight conversation on Thursday.

The Hamas Rafah brigade's defeat by Israel, as argued by newly-elected Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar, would pose a significant challenge for both the IDF and the destruction of over 150 tunnels in the region.

The importance of dismantling Hamas infrastructure, particularly the tunnels that crisscross Gaza territory, was emphasized by Gallant during the meeting, according to a readout.

Although Gallant celebrated Israel's military achievements, he emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement with Hamas for the release of hostages. He thanked Austin for his unwavering support of Israel's security and ongoing U.S. assistance since the Oct. 7 attack.

Reuters contributed to this report.