Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to exchange the bodies of four hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, an Israeli source told CNN This Wednesday (26), indicating that the ceasefire in Gaza remains intact for now.
Israel delayed the liberation of hundreds of prisoners and detainees Palestinians since (24) in protest against what he said is the cruel treatment of hostages during his liberation by Hamas and demanding guarantees that future hostage release would occur without “humiliating ceremonies.”
Hamas on Saturday in two public ceremonies and a private transfer, in what was the final return of living hostages in the first phase of ceasefire, which began last month.
Israel was expected to release 620 prisoners and detainees Palestinians, including 23 children and a woman, but Israeli authorities delayed this liberation.
Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce with the delay, raising uncertainties about the continuity of the agreement, and said negotiations on a second phase would not be possible until they were released.
On Wednesday, an Israeli source familiar with the negotiations said a new agreement was reached to transfer the remains of four in exchange for the release of 620 prisoners and detainees Palestinians.
Hamas confirmed that an agreement with Israel was made through Egyptian mediators, but did not specify how many Israeli hostages and prisoners and Palestinian detainees would be released.
Israeli authority confirmed CNN That the release of the remains of four hostages kept in Gaza could happen on Wednesday night, local time.
Hamas and his allies continue to keep 63 Israeli hostages in Gaza. It is believed that at least 32 of them are killed, according to the Israeli government, one of them being the soldier Hadar Goldin, arrested since 2014.
The 42-day truce between Israel and Hamas should expire this weekend unless an agreement is closed to extend it. Both sides should begin negotiations on the permanent end of the war earlier this month, but these discussions have not yet begun.
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