Israel and Hamas reached an agreement early Wednesday to end hostilities and release some hostages held by the group in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
The breakthrough agreement comes after weeks of difficult negotiations involving international negotiators and mediators – and marks the first major escalation in the conflict that began on October 7 since Hamasand#039; About 1,200 people were killed in the brutal attacks on Israel.
Palestinian officials say more than 12,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel began airstrikes on the enclave.
That’s all we know so far. Under the agreement, 50 women and children imprisoned by Hamas in Gaza will be released, said Qatar, which brokered the talks between Israel and the militant group.
In return, Israel gives a humanitarian pause andquot; Hamas released a statement saying that 150 women and children held in Israeli prisons would be released. The agreement also allows hundreds of trucks carrying aid, medical supplies and fuel to enter Gaza, Qatarand#039 said in a statement.
Israel and its own statement said the pause in fighting would last four days, but the pause could potentially be longer, adding one day for every 10 new hostages.
Qatar said it would announce the start of the break within 24 hours. The names of the hostages to be released have not been released. However, Israeli army spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus said they are all Israelis and also hold dual citizenship. US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that the deal should bring home more American hostages. andquot;
Among the four hostages released earlier in the conflict were two American hostages, Judith Tai Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter, Natalie Raanan. According to the Israeli military, Hamas is holding 239 hostages in Gaza. More information about the release agreement will be sent to the families later today, the Israeli government said.
How did the deal come about?
The agreement is the result of weeks of negotiations involving the United States and Egypt. Sources told CNN that the talks have been started and stopped amid fighting on the ground, including an Israeli attack on Gaza’s largest hospital.
The agreement was approved by Israel and the government, which voted in favor of the agreement andquot;with a significant majority andquot; early Wednesday morning after what an Israeli official called andquot; stressful and emotional and quot; a six-hour meeting. According to the Israeli military, Hamas is holding 239 hostages in Gaza. More information about the release agreement will be sent to the families later today, the Israeli government said.
How did the deal come about?
The agreement is the result of weeks of negotiations involving the United States and Egypt. Sources told CNN that the talks have been started and stopped amid fighting on the ground, including an Israeli attack on Gaza’s largest hospital.
The agreement was approved by Israel and the government, which voted in favor of the agreement andquot;with a significant majority andquot; early Wednesday morning after what an Israeli official called andquot; stressful and emotional and quot; a six-hour meeting. According to the Israeli military, Hamas is holding 239 hostages in Gaza. More information about the release agreement will be sent to the families later today, the Israeli government said.
How did the deal come about?
The agreement is the result of weeks of negotiations involving the United States and Egypt. Negotiations have started and ended several times during the fighting on the ground, including an Israeli attack on Gaza’s largest hospital.
The agreement was approved by Israel and the government, which voted in favor of the agreement andquot;with a significant majority andquot; early Wednesday morning after what an Israeli official called andquot; stressful and emotional and quot; a six-hour meeting. The agreement also follows increasing pressure on the Israeli government from the families of the hostages, who have demanded answers and actions from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin.
Netanyahu.
What will happen next in the war?
Several parties and families of hostages expressed hope that this first agreement could pave the way for the return of all hostages, an important first step that Israel and the president say is an important first step.
Katarand’s chief negotiator also called on the international community to use this brief opportunity to build further momentum through diplomatic channels, and quot; said that such a move is the only way to resolve the conflict and create lasting peace. However, Israel clarified in a statement that it intends to continue its air and ground campaign in Gaza and complete the elimination of Hamas” when this round of hostage releases ends. Netanyahu has repeatedly said that the war has two goals: the return of all hostages and the destruction of Hamas.
On Tuesday, before the deal was approved, Netanyahu told his government that the deal would allow (the army) to prepare for continued combat. andquot; He said the war will continue until “Hamas, Gaza is no longer a threat to Israel.”
LINK- https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/22/world/what-do-we-know-about the-israel-hamas-hostage-deal
NAME- SAURABH MANI TRIPATHI, LLOYD LAW COLLEGE GREATER NOIDA
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