Reuters reports that negotiations on a cessation of fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas are expected to resume in Qatar in the Middle East on the 17th, with the head of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad in attendance. I told them that it was planned to be done.
*We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of March 17, Japan time.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages had been suspended due to the rift between the two sides being resolved, but Hamas presented a new plan and Israel sent a negotiating team back to Qatar to act as a mediator. It is expected that negotiations will resume.
Reuters reported that negotiations are scheduled to resume in Qatar on the 17th, with the head of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad, as well as the Qatari prime minister and Egyptian officials scheduled to attend. .
Additionally, according to Reuters, Hamas has proposed a plan in which Israel would release between 700 and 1,000 Palestinians held in prison in exchange for Hamas releasing women and elderly hostages. Once the hostages are released and both sides agree on a cease-fire schedule, Hamas will proceed with the release of more hostages.
In the Gaza Strip, many children are suffering from malnutrition due to severe food shortages. On the 15th, a ship loaded with food arranged by the European Union and others arrived at the coast, but the United Nations They are requesting that a large amount of supplies be brought in by land, and the focus will be on whether resuming negotiations will lead to improvements in the humanitarian situation.