2023-11-26 21:17:59
Gaza – The release of Israeli hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners continued yesterday, the third day of the ceasefire. While Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages, Israel also released 39 Palestinian prisoners. A Russian citizen held hostage by Hamas was also released yesterday. Hamas had earlier released 20 Thai hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement.
Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, Lolwa Rasheed Al-Qater, visited Gaza yesterday. The Minister informed that the ceasefire is expected to be extended. Hamas leaders had delayed Saturday’s hostage release for several hours, accusing Israel of violating the agreement.
As a result of negotiations between Qatar and Egypt, Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages and 4 Thai nationals at midnight. Israel also freed 39 Palestinian prisoners. Another 120 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza yesterday.
Hamas said three leaders, including senior commander Ahmed al-Khandour, were killed in clashes with Israeli forces in northern Gaza. Another senior leader who was killed was the head of the rocket division, Ayman Siyam.
English Summary:
More hostages released; Israel-Hamas ceasefire till today
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