Israel agrees to a 4-day truce in Gaza and Hamas releases 50 hostages

Foreign news agencies report from Tel Aviv. Israel On November 22, the Israeli government issued a statement that it responded to Qatar, which acts as a mediator in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas, whose cabinet meeting decided to approve a temporary ceasefire agreement, exchange of hostages, and release of prisoners.

Hamas will release 50 of the estimated 240 hostages, with a focus on children and women. They will be released in groups of 12 to 13 people daily until the end of this round of agreement. Which will take “at least 4 days”

While Israel will release Palestinian prisoners, it is expected that the focus will be on women and children as well. The total number reached about 150 people, but some media reported that up to 300 Palestinian prisoners may be released.

Moreover, Israel will open the way. Ensuring the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Including fuel transportation

This was also revealed by a source in the Israeli government if Hamas expressed its willingness to release more hostages. Israel is ready to extend the truce

By the way, the aforementioned agreement is with Qatar, which plays the role of mediator. The negotiation took several weeks. It is likely to come into effect within 24 hours of another official announcement by Qatar.

But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip will resume. When the time for a ceasefire comes and the ultimate goal of this war remains unchanged: the elimination of Hamas. All hostages were released.

Image source: Agence France-Presse

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *