Egypt and Qatar arrange for Hamas to release 80 hostages in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza

Egypt and Qatar are mediating with Israel and the Islamic group Hamas for the release of around 80 hostages, all Israeli civilians, in exchange for a temporary ceasefire and the Jewish State’s commitment to stop attacking health centers, three sources familiar with the state of the country told EFE. process.

An Egyptian security source said, on condition of anonymity, that a “preliminary agreement” had been reached to release around 80 civilians who will be chosen by Hamas “in exchange for a temporary ceasefire” and that Israel stay “away from healthcare targets, including hospitals.”

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For their part, two Palestinian sources in Cairo added that The Islamic group pledged to release “Israeli children and elderly people”some of them with dual nationality, while Hamas also demands the release of Palestinian minors and women in Israeli prisons and the entry of fuel into Gaza Strip.

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Source: Elcomercio

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