In order to assist the release of additional hostages, Israel and Hamas have decided to prolong the current ceasefire for a further two days.
Qatar announced the agreement on Monday.
In talks between Israel and Hamas, Qatar acts as the principal go-between.
The declaration was made on the last day of the initial four-day truce between the warring parties by Majid Al Ansary, a spokesman for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, in a post on X.
Israel, Hamas Agree Truce In Ongoing War, To Release Hostages
Later on Monday, a fourth hostage exchange for detainees under that agreement was anticipated.
According to Israeli officials, for every ten hostages that are freed, the ceasefire would be extended by one day. Now, Hamas has agreed to a two-day ceasefire with the same parameters as the prior
Government spokeswoman Eylon Levy told reporters on Monday that if Hamas does not agree to additional hostage releases, Israel will continue operations with “full force” as soon as the present agreement expires, with the aim of eradicating the group and freeing the remaining detainees.
Thus far, the present agreement has resulted in the release of about 58 captives. Approximately 1,200 Israelis and over 13,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, which has not yet resulted in a peace framework being offered by either side.
Israel to Release 42 Palestinian Prisoners in Exchange for Hostages
Israel’s objective is still to eradicate Hamas. Israel has received warnings from numerous nations—including the president of the United States—about invading Gaza and forcing the Palestinian residents out.
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