Israel finally approved the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Stripwhich provides for a four-day ceasefire, the release of 50 of its hostages Hamasbut also the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners who are in its prisons Israel.
According to a senior Israeli official, under the plan Hamas will release 30 children, 8 mothers and 12 more women. The process of releasing the hostages and exchanging them with Palestinian prisoners will begin on Thursday and will take place in groups of 12-13 people per day, according to the Times of Israel.
“The Israeli government is committed to repatriating all abductees. Tonight, the government approved the outline for the first stage of achieving this goal, under which at least 50 hostages – women and children – will be released over four days, during which there will be a lull in fighting,” the statement said. of Israel.
“The release of every 10 additional hostages will result in an additional day of ceasefire”is added.
The “key” points
- 50 Israeli women and children held by Hamas in Gaza to be freed within four days of ceasefire
- For every additional 10 hostages released thereafter, there will be another day of cessation of hostilities.
- Release of 150 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
- Free access to all areas of the Gaza Strip for humanitarian aid, medical aid and fuel.
- Airstrikes by Israel will stop for four days in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
- Cessation of airstrikes by Israel for six hours a day from 10 am. until 4 p.m. for four days in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
- During the ceasefire period, Israel undertakes not to attack or arrest anyone in all areas of the Gaza Strip.
The five stages of liberation
The release process will take place in five stages. Hamas will hand over the hostages to the Red Cross. She will then be transferred to representatives of the Israeli forces (IDF).
The hostages will then undergo an initial medical checkup by authorities and be taken to one of five isolated medical centers across Israel to be reunited with their families.
In the fourth stage, medical and defense authorities will jointly determine whether at least some of the hostages can provide information. In the final stage, the hostages will be examined by security officials.
Source: News Beast
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