Israel plans to release 39 prisoners. Egypt and Qatar, countries mediating the truce between Israel and Hamas, have explained that both parties have given “a positive response” to the proposal to extend the truce for another four days, “under the same conditions.”
Hamas has already announced the release of 13 Israeli hostages, as agreed. Furthermore, it has released to four other people that had been retained: three of nationality thai and a dual Israeli-Russian nationalitythe latter, “in response to the efforts of Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
The Red Crescent has announced that the hostages are now with them.
The director of the State Information Service and spokesperson for the Egyptian Government, Diaa Rashwan, announced early in the afternoon that he had received the list of the 13 hostages who would be released by Hamas this Sunday, while Israel has indicated that it will release 39 Palestinian prisoners. .
“Today, Sunday, Egypt received the list of those detained in the Gaza Strip, which includes 13 Israelis, as well as a list of 39 Palestinians in Israeli jails who are scheduled to be exchanged between the parties today,” Rashwan said in a statement.
Besides, Egypt and Qatarcountries mediating the truce between Israel and Hamashave explained that both parties have given “a positive response” to the proposal of extend the truce for another four days, “under the same conditions”.
The high-ranking source explained on condition of anonymity that this proposal “is close to final approval” and stipulates the extension of the truce for four days, during which Hamas would release another 40 Israeli hostages and Israel would release “a more Palestinian prisoners in their jails.
The extension of the ceasefire would also be applied to facilitate the entry of more humanitarian aid and fuel to the entire Gaza Strip, according to the informant, who indicated that “all parties confirm their desire to extend the truce.”
Yesterday, Hamas delayed the hostage exchange, claiming, among other things, that humanitarian aid in the northern Gaza Strip arrived in quantities “far less than agreed upon,” and accused Israel of not meeting the seniority criterion. by releasing yesterday’s 39 Palestinian prisoners.
Likewise, the Islamist group accused Israel of violating the truce by shooting two Gazans dead when they tried to visit their homes in the north of the enclave taking advantage of the pause in fighting.
Source: Eitb
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