The spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces, Daniel Hagari, conveyed that troops will hold their positions in the Gaza Strip during the pause in hostilities. His briefing emphasized that forces will stay along the lines agreed upon for the ceasefire and will operate within the Gaza Strip boundaries established by the agreement.
Earlier, Yoav Galant, the head of the Israeli Defense Ministry, noted that the military operation in Gaza would continue for at least two more months. He also suggested that the upcoming pause to facilitate hostage releases would be brief, framing it as a temporary disruption rather than a strategic shift.
Avichai Edri, a spokesman for the IDF, reported that the army halted fighting in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza between 11:00 and 15:00 Moscow time during the latest round of tensions.
On November 22, Israel granted approval for an agreement with Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza. The accord outlines a four-day ceasefire during which 50 women and children will be released. Red Cross representatives will be permitted to visit the remaining hostages to provide necessary medical care. As Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, stated, once the pause ends, efforts will resume to address the broader issues affecting the Palestinian region.
Earlier reporting referenced the list of hostages to be released by Hamas in connection with Israel’s delivery plans.