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Israel and Hamas come to a temporary truce to facilitate the release of 50 hostages held by the opposing side
A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas has resulted in the release of fifty captives who are being held in Gaza.
The pause’s beginning will be declared within the next 24 hours; if it is effective, it will be the first respite from conflict since 7
Israel declared on Wednesday morning that it is still conducting air and ground operations in Gaza prior to the commencement of the truce.
150 Palestinian women and teenagers would be freed from Israeli prisons as part of the agreement, according to Hamas.
Following the first four-day break, up to 150 more Palestinians and 50 more hostages from Gaza could be freed.
Israeli officials reiterate their vow to “complete the elimination of Hamas” and insist that the war is not done.
On October 7, Hamas militants crossed the border into Gaza, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping roughly 240 more. Israel then launched an invasion on Gaza.
Over 14,000 people, including over 5,000 children, have died as a result of Israel’s onslaught, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry.
After Israel and Hamas reached a deal that would see 50 captives held in Gaza released and the first ceasefire since October 7, let’s talk about various diplomatic reactions to this development.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the prime minister of Qatar who assisted in mediating the ceasefire, said in a statement his optimism that it will lead to the end of the conflict.
As for the agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that efforts are being made “tirelessly” to liberate all prisoners, while UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron described it as a “crucial step” towards freeing hostages and delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Leader of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas, the European Union, and nations like the United States, Jordan, China, Russia, Egypt, France, and Germany all praised the ceasefire.
