Palestinian group Hamas wanted to make last-minute changes to the agreement with Israel; this slowed down the implementation of the agreement between the parties to the conflict on a ceasefire and the release of hostages. This was stated by Israeli state television and radio company Kan, citing a source. TASS.
According to Kan, David Barnea, head of Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence service, was in Qatar on November 22, where he was informed that Hamas wanted to make changes to the draft agreement.
There he was also informed that Hamas did not sign the agreement until 23:00 local time. “Apparently they are still discussing this issue,” an unnamed Israeli official was quoted as saying.
According to Kan, it is not possible to implement the agreement in at least the next 24 hours, as Qatar and Hamas have not yet signed its final version.
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. How stated Israel’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Gilad Erdan, said that Israel will continue to solve the problems in the region after the end of the pause.
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