Qatar, a mediator in the Gaza truce talks, has confirmed that a humanitarian pause has been agreed in Gaza.
A statement posted by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided additional details including that:
The starting time of the pause will be announced within the next 24 hours
The pause will last for four days, subject to extension
The agreement includes the release of 50 civilian women and children currently held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of several Palestinian women and children detained in Israeli prisons.
During a special session held on Tuesday night, the Israeli government has approved a plan to return at least 50 Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip within four days before resuming its military operation in the enclave, the office of the Israeli premier said in a statement.
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Israel and Hamas on Wednesday confirmed their agreement on a Qatar-mediated proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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