On the evening of November 21, the Israeli authorities may decide on a temporary truce with the militants of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of hostages.
What is known about the alleged truce between Israel and Hamas
According to those who oppose such a deal, it could prevent the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
In addition, as a result of the pause, Hamas terrorists may be able to replenish their forces and resume hostilities.
At the same time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the Defense Army plans to continue combat operations immediately after the agreement's implementation.
Today we face a difficult decision, but it is the right decision. I want to explain. We are fighting and we will fight until we achieve all our goals, until we destroy Hamas and bring back all our prisoners and missing persons. We also guarantee that there will not be any entity left in Gaza that will threaten Israel, Netanyahu stressed.
According to the Prime Minister, the agreement supports the entire country's security system. In addition, it will allow the IDF to better prepare for further actions.
Netanyahu also said he spoke with US President Joe Biden, who "intervened and achieved better terms of the agreement."
What is known about the terms of the truce between Israel and Hamas
According to the media, in exchange for the cessation of hostilities, Hamas militants must release 50 hostages in the first four days. There is a possibility that 30 more people could be removed if the truce continues for another four days.
In response, Israel must release about 150 Palestinian women and minors held in its prisons for security-related crimes. It is noted that those released will not include those who participated in terrorist attacks with human casualties.
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