Hamas confirms the negotiation of a three-day truce in exchange for the release of about 12 hostages

A source close to the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) confirmed that negotiations were underway to reach a truce on Wednesday. Three days in the Gaza Strip In exchange for the release of a group of hostages.

The information had already emerged earlier this Wednesday From Qatari sources

According to this version, Qatar It mediates between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas to Between 10 to 15 hostages were released Prisoners in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire for a day or two.

He added, “The negotiations are taking place through Qatari mediation.” In coordination with the United StatesTo ensure the release of between 10 and 15 hostages in exchange for a ceasefire for a day or two.

A source close to the ruling Islamic movement in Gaza told AFP that it was a “three-day humanitarian truce.”

Discussions They are stumbling at the moment about the “duration” of the truce And inclusion in it “From the northern Gaza StripThe source identified the main theater of combat operations, adding that “Qatar is awaiting a response from the Israelis.”

The Israeli army has been bombing the Gaza Strip since October 7, in response to the incursion launched by Hamas into its territory, which left more than 1,400 people dead, most of them civilians, and took about 240 people hostage, including Argentines, according to the Israeli army. authorities.

On the Palestinian side, More than 10,500 peopleMost of them are civilians, including those More than 4000 childrenHe was martyred as a result of the Israeli bombing, according to the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip, which is controlled by Hamas.

Qatar where hAbbas has his own political officeHe provided millions of dollars in financial aid to Gaza, and previously participated in the mediation that led to his release Four hostagesAn American, her daughter, and two Israeli women.

Last Sunday, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani stated that his country It is determined to continue mediation effortsDespite the difficulties “caused by the practices of the Israeli occupation” on the ground.

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