Terrorist group and the Jewish country formalized on Wednesday (26) pact to close the first phase of ceasefire; Exchange should happen tomorrow, supervised by Egypt and Qatar
and the group They came to a significant deal for the exchange of four bodies of Israeli hostages to Palestinian prisoners. This agreement was mediated by representatives of Qatar, Egypt and the United States, with the objective of maintaining the ceasefire in the region. Israel pledged to free 600 Palestinian prisoners, whose release had been postponed due to ceremonies considered humiliating by the country. The repatriation of the bodies of Israeli hostages killed in the Gaza Strip is also part of the agreement, marking an important step in peace negotiations.
The threatened ceasefire, gained a new breath with the recent negotiation. The first phase of the ceasefire is scheduled to end next Saturday, when the second phase is expected to be implemented. At this stage, 56 remaining hostages should be released, which can lead to the outcome of the conflict. However, there is uncertainties about Hamas’ willingness to comply with his part in the agreement, while Israel faces pressure due to the group’s military force in the Gaza Strip. The continuity of ceasefire is crucial to the stability of the region and to avoid more bloodshed.
The statements of former US President Donald Trump about the relocation of the Palestinian population for a rebuilt area along the lines of an American riviera complicated the dialogue. These statements were seen as insensitive and disrespectful, generating criticism and hindering the advancement of negotiations. Mediators now seek to resume negotiations to end more than 16 months of conflict, which caused suffering to thousands of Israelis and Palestinians. The international community is waiting to see if both parties will honor the agreements and if hostilities will not resume in the coming days.
*With information from Luca Bassani
*Report produced with the aid of AI
