Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Israeli soldiers will remain in their positions in the Gaza Strip during the pause in hostilities. His words in the briefing were quoted as follows: TASS.
From the moment the ceasefire begins, our forces will be on the ceasefire line within the Gaza Strip. I want to emphasize that it is within the Gaza Strip. They will operate along these borders that have been established and agreed upon as part of the agreement,” Hagari said.
Before that, Yoav Galant, head of the Israeli Ministry of Defense statedHe said that the Israeli Defense Forces’ military operation in the Gaza Strip will continue for at least another two months, and that the upcoming pause in hostilities necessary for the release of hostages will be short-lived.
IDF Spokesperson Avichai Edri reportedIt was stated that the Israeli army stopped the conflict in the city of Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip between 11:00 and 15:00 Moscow time.
On November 22, Israel approved an agreement with Hamas to release hostages held in the Gaza Strip. According to the agreement, a four-day ceasefire will be declared during which Hamas will release 50 women and children. Red Cross representatives will also be allowed to visit the remaining hostages to provide necessary medical care. As Israel’s permanent representative to the UN, Gilad Erdan, stated, after the pause ends, Israel will continue to solve the problems in the Palestinian region.
Previously to Israel delivery List of hostages to be released by Hamas