Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce while hostage negotiations persist
Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Humanitarian Truce
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to extend the “humanitarian truce” for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip, according to Qatar. The announcement was made by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari on social media, as the warring sides continue to negotiate further hostage releases.
Efforts for Peaceful Resolution Continue
The original four-day truce, set to end on Monday, has been extended as Israeli officials work towards securing the release of more hostages. Israel has offered to prolong the truce if Hamas continues to release hostages, but there are growing calls for a broader ceasefire from international officials.
“The dialogue that led to the agreement must continue, resulting in a full humanitarian ceasefire, for the benefit of the people of Gaza, Israel, and the wider region,” stated United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, on Monday. He further emphasized the UN’s commitment to supporting these efforts in every possible way.
Hostage Releases and Prisoner Exchange
Hamas had taken approximately 240 hostages during a rampage across southern Israel on October 7, which sparked the conflict in Gaza. As part of the initial four-day truce, Hamas agreed to release 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
Read more: The Washington Examiner
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Humanitarian Truce
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to extend the ”humanitarian truce” for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip, according to Qatar. The announcement was made by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari on social media, as the warring sides continue to negotiate further hostage releases.
Efforts for Peaceful Resolution Continue
The original four-day truce, set to end on Monday, has been extended as Israeli officials work towards securing the release of more hostages. Israel has offered to prolong the truce if Hamas continues to release hostages, but there are growing calls for a broader ceasefire from international officials.
“The dialogue that led to the agreement must continue, resulting in a full humanitarian ceasefire, for the benefit of the people of Gaza, Israel, and the wider region,” stated United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, on Monday. He further emphasized the UN’s commitment to supporting these efforts in every possible way.
Hostage Releases and Prisoner Exchange
Hamas had taken approximately 240 hostages during a rampage across southern Israel on October 7, which sparked the conflict in Gaza. As part of the initial four-day truce, Hamas agreed to release 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
Read more: The Washington Examiner
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