Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Qatar, which played the main mediating role in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas, issued its own statement in which it announced what it called a “humanitarian truce agreement.”
In line with previous announcements by both parties to the conflict, the statement of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “The State of Qatar announces the success of the joint mediation efforts with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which resulted in reaching an agreement for a humanitarian truce, the timing of which will be announced during 24 hours and lasts for four days, extendable.
She continued: “The agreement includes the exchange of 50 civilian women and children prisoners in the Gaza Strip in the first stage in exchange for the release of a number of Palestinian women and children detained in Israeli prisons, provided that the number of those released will be increased in later stages of implementing the agreement.”
The Qatari Foreign Ministry added: “The truce will also allow the entry of a larger number of humanitarian convoys and relief aid, including fuel designated for humanitarian needs. The State of Qatar affirms the continuation of its diplomatic efforts to reduce the escalation, stop bloodshed, and protect civilians, and in this regard, it appreciates the efforts made by the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America.” In supporting mediation efforts to reach this agreement.”
The statement did not specify the number of Palestinians who would be released, but it seemed to indicate that the number would increase the longer the truce agreement lasted.
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2023-11-22 04:27:14
