Qatar, which played a key mediation role in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, has issued its own statement announcing what it called “an agreement for a humanitarian pause.” It would also allow the entry of hundreds of trucks carrying aid relief, medical supplies and fuel to Gaza.Ĭonricus said the details of how the exchange will play out are also still being worked out. The deal will also include the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners - women and children - held in Israeli jails, according to a Hamas statement. While the exact names of the hostages to be released has yet to be publicized, Conricus said they are all Israelis, though some have dual nationalities. What the deal entails: The agreement would see the release of at least 50 hostages in Gaza - women and children - in exchange for a four-day pause in Israel's air and ground assault on the enclave, according to the Israeli government. "I can assure that we will be respectful of any agreement, that we will honor the commitments made by the Israeli government," he added. "Of course we would rather continue to apply pressure on Hamas," he said, "But this pause is for a very important cause." But we will be very vigilant on the ground," Conricus said.Ĭonricus said he fears Hamas will use the pause in fighting to resupply and regroup. "Until we are told to do so by the Israeli government, we will continue fighting Hamas and when such a deal will come into effect, we will respect that.
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