Regarding negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas over a cessation of fighting, Reuters reported that Israel would also release approximately 400 Palestinians held in prisons on the condition that Hamas release 40 hostages. We reported specific details.
However, it is unclear whether the two sides will reach an agreement.
In the Gaza Strip, airstrikes by the Israeli military continued on the 27th, mainly in Rafah and Gaza City in the south, and local health authorities announced that 29,878 people had died so far.
Negotiations are continuing between Israel and Hamas over a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages, with Qatar and other intermediary countries as intermediaries.
Reuters reported on the 27th that Hamas had received proposals from Israel and intermediary countries, citing sources familiar with the matter.
According to the agreement, fighting will be suspended for 40 days, during which Hamas will release 40 hostages, including women and the elderly, while Israel will also release approximately 400 Palestinians held in prisons.
It also includes the delivery of 500 truckloads of relief supplies to the Gaza Strip per day.
On the 26th, President Biden of the United States said in New York, where he was visiting, ``The negotiations are not over, but I hear that a cessation of fighting is near.'' Negotiations are expected to be concluded soon, and a cessation of fighting will begin by the 4th of next month, at the beginning of next week. He expressed his expectations.
However, on the 27th, Hamas issued a statement saying, ``The priority is to stop the Israeli military invasion, and the release of the hostages will come after that.'' In addition, the Israeli side has also refused to accept a complete ceasefire, indicating that both sides are fighting. It remains unclear whether an agreement will be reached regarding the suspension.