Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency meeting with the country’s security officials to discuss whether the second phase of the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip is proceeding according to plan. This was reported by TASS referring to his office.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a situation assessment meeting with the leaders of all security forces to ensure that the second phase of the agreement proceeds as planned,” the office said in a statement.
Formerly the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian radical group Hamas reportedThe release of a second group of Israeli hostages was delayed because they said Israel was not complying with the agreement.
Later, Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Majid bin Mohammed al-Ansari statedIt was stated that the delay in the release of the second group of hostages was overcome thanks to the efforts of Egypt and Qatar.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war.