In a significant development on Day 54 of the Israel-Palestine conflict, Qatar announced on Monday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip by an additional two days. This extension comes just hours before the initial four-day ceasefire was set to expire on November 28.
As part of the renewed agreement, thirty-three Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons were released on Tuesday and transported to the West Bank city of Ramallah. Additionally, earlier on Monday night, eleven Israeli civilian hostages were freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
This temporary extension of the truce highlights a fragile yet crucial step towards easing tensions and fostering dialogue between the conflicting parties. Stakeholders worldwide are watching closely, hoping for further breakthroughs that could pave the way for lasting peace in the region.
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