The Guardian: Gaza ceasefire to begin on Friday morning with hostage releases to follow
Negotiators work out final details of four-day truce between Israel and Hamas after seven weeks of conflict
A four-day ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday morning, a day later than originally announced, after negotiators worked out final details of the deal, which will lead to the release of dozens of hostages held by militants as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
The diplomatic breakthrough promises the first pause in seven weeks of war in Gaza and some relief both for the 2.3 million Palestinians in the territory who have endured intensive Israeli bombardment, and for families in Israel fearful for the fate of their loved ones taken captive during the bloody attack launched last month by Hamas that triggered the conflict.
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Live Updates On The Israel - Hamas War
Live: Qatar says 13 hostages to be released from Gaza on Friday -- BBC
Israel-Hamas war live: Israel vows to continue ‘intense’ fighting for at least two months after conflict pauses on Friday -- The Guardian
Live - Israel-Hamas war: Gaza truce to start Friday, says Qatar -- DW
Live: Gaza truce to start Friday, says Qatar -- France 24
Live Updates: Israel agrees to hostage deal with Hamas -- CNN
Live News: Hostage release delayed until at least Friday, Israel-Hamas negotiations ongoing -- FOX News
Israel-Hamas war live: ‘At least 27’ killed in Israeli bombing of UN school -- Al Jazeera
More News On The Israel - Hamas War
Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’ -- AP
Pause in Gaza fighting, hostage release to begin Friday, Qatar says -- Axios
Palestinian doctor claims 27 dead in Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza; no comment from IDF -- Times of Israel
Israel unveils what it claims is a major Hamas militant hideout beneath Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital -- AP
Gaza has become a moonscape in war. When the battles stop, many fear it will remain uninhabitable -- AP
Shadowy Hamas leader in Gaza is at top of Israel’s hit list after last month’s deadly attack -- AP
World leaders hail Israel-Hamas truce deal, release of hostages -- France 24
What are the details of the truce between Israel and Hamas? -- Al Jazeera
Isreal is going to get a few non combatants released. While the reporting suggests no Palestinians with convictions will be released, I'm pretty sure battle hardened Palestinian soldiers who were captured on the battlefield will be released as part of the deal as they haven't been "convicted." They will return to the fight rested and refreshed. Furthermore the four day ceasefire provides the Palestinian military breathing space to rest and rearm which they will. It gets worse for Israel. The primary purpose of the aid convoys is to provide weapons, food, and other things the Palestinian military needs. As a supporter of Israel, I do not like this deal.
ReplyDeleteIsrael is a sovereign country and a staunch ally. They've agreed to this. I pray it somehow works out well for them.