Israeli Government and Hamas to Announce Hostage Release Agreement
The President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, revealed on Wednesday that an agreement has been reached between the Israeli Government and Hamas regarding the release of hostages. The details of this agreement are expected to be made public soon.
Heightened Diplomatic Efforts
In recent days, contacts between the parties involved had intensified, with key mediators such as the United States and Qatar confirming a thaw in relations. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, cut short his European tour to participate in crucial deliberations and votes of the Executive, ahead of the final announcement.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas has resulted in significant human suffering. Following the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Israeli forces launched a military offensive in Gaza, resulting in the loss of over 46,700 lives. As many as 240 individuals were taken captive during these attacks, with nearly 100 still being held in the Gaza Strip.
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