The Israeli government has officially communicated its readiness to extend the temporary truce in the Gaza Strip, putting Hamas “on notice” about the available option. Government spokesman Eylon Levy, addressing reporters, stated that the goal is to secure the release of an additional 50 hostages, AFP reproted.
“We want to receive another additional 50 hostages beyond tonight on our way to bringing everyone home,” Levy announced, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region. This move signals a potential extension of the truce, highlighting the complexity of the situation and the ongoing negotiations between the parties involved.
Egyptian, Qatari and US negotiators are close to agreeing an extension to the temporary truce but were still discussing the length of an extension and which prisoners would be freed under it, three Egyptian security sources said, Reuters reported.
Hamas was seeking a four-day extension while Israel wanted day-by-day extensions, with negotiations continuing over which Palestinian prisoners would be freed, the sources said
