Palestinian and Israeli families on both sides of the Green Line enjoy this pleasure long awaited meeting With his loved ones, women and children after the third successful day of hostage exchange. This Monday, Gaza Strip He woke up afraid that this would be his last day of light and peace, without bombs falling from the sky. But in the end, pressure from Hamas extend the ceasefire He worked for a few more days. This was announced by the main mediator of the conflict. Train. Both Israel and Palestinian militias agreed to extend the deadline. humanitarian ceasefire two more days The exchange of Israeli hostages with Palestinian prisoners continues in the Mediterranean region. Despite the success of the extension, mutual accusations between both actors have continued since the early hours of Monday morning.
The day started with some disputes According to Israeli media and Reuters news agency, the Hebrew State received the list of hostages to be released later today. Palestinian militias similarly claimed that the list of Palestinian security prisoners that Israel plans to release today is problematic. Qatari mediators They once again worked against the clock to avoid delays in today’s exchange. The Israeli prime minister’s office has already informed their families that their loved ones will be released this Monday.
Another reason for the extension of the ceasefire is Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Abdulrahman al ZaniHe told the ‘Financial Times’ newspaper: Hamas needs to find dozens of hostages, including women and children, held by civilians and factions in the Gaza Strip, as long as they are not under sustained attack. According to the president, there will be more 40 women and children was kidnapped in Gaza They are not in the hands of the militia Palestine Who ‘de facto’ runs the region?
Al Zani condemned Israel’s goal of eliminating Hamas from Gaza as unrealistic. “Ultimately, the destruction of Hamas will never occur by continuing this war; it will only fuel the narrative of the war. extremism And radicalizationhe said. “We need a political solution that will guarantee the security of the Palestinian people and the Israeli people,” he insisted. Prime Minister of Qatar.
Hamas and the USA are in favor of extension
In the first three days of the ceasefire Hamas He released 39 captives. According to the agreement, 50 hostages In return, he will be returned to Israel. 150 Palestinian security prisonersmostly women and children. Since launch, it has been determined that for every 10 hostages released, the agreement can be extended by one day. Before the last day of the ceasefire began, Hamas had repeatedly expressed its desire to extend the ceasefire, and the parties were negotiating this extension. In a statement published on Sunday, Palestinian militias expressed their desire to extend the ceasefire with Israel. serious efforts Increasing the number of Palestinian detainees released from Israel.
Also American president Joe BidenHe maintained that his country intends to extend the ceasefire until after Monday facilitate the release of more hostages It is in the hands of Hamas. The US Secretary of State is expected to make Anthony Blinken, visit Israel again this week. “We are making every effort to bring back our hostages, and eventually we will bring them all back.” israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu of Gaza.