In his video message published on the Israeli Prime Ministry X social media account, Netanyahu stated that he spoke on the phone with US President Joe Biden. Making a statement about his meeting with Biden, Netanyahu stated that he “found positive” the framework for extending the “humanitarian break” by one day for every 10 Israeli prisoners released by Hamas.
HAMAS ALSO INTENDS TO EXTEND THE “HUMANARIAN SEARCH”
Emphasizing that he conveyed to US President Joe Biden that “after the end of this framework, they will return with all their strength to achieve their goals”, the Israeli Prime Minister listed their goals as “destroying Hamas, making sure that Gaza will not return to its previous state and bringing back Israeli prisoners.”
On the other hand, Hamas had announced that they were trying to extend the “humanitarian pause” in the conflict with Israel in order to release more prisoners in the evening.
The agreement regarding a 4-day “humanitarian pause” in the clashes between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Friday, November 24, at 07:00 (08:00 GMT).
According to the agreement, 150 Palestinians in Israeli prisons will be released in exchange for 50 Israeli prisoners held by Hamas. The captives who will be released include women and children from both sides.
Hamas had announced that the “humanitarian break” included the daily entry of 200 aid trucks and 4 fuel tankers to be delivered to all parts of Gaza.
Within the scope of the agreement, 39 Israeli women and children from the Gaza Strip and 117 Palestinian women and children from Israeli prisons have been released so far. (AA)