Israel and Hamas Temporarily Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Release for 5 Days
Israel, the United States, and the Palestinian armed faction Hamas have reportedly come close to an agreement to release dozens of women and children held hostage in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a five-day ceasefire, according to the American daily newspaper The Washington Post (WP) on the 18th (local time).
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WP cited multiple sources saying a provisional agreement has been reached, and the release could begin within the next few days, potentially leading to the first ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The parties involved in the conflict will suspend combat operations for at least five days while 50 or more hostages are released in 24-hour intervals.
Surveillance from the air is planned to confirm whether the fighting has ceased on the ground.
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Israel and the United States have been negotiating with Hamas, mediated by Qatar, to secure the release of about 240 hostages abducted into the Gaza Strip during Hamas's surprise attack on Israel on the 7th of last month.
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