The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and the Palestinian factions agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, according to reports from Palestinian, Egyptian and other multinational media on Monday morning.At present, Hamas and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office have issued separate statements confirming that a ceasefire has been reached.
Main contents of the agreement: ceasefire, withdrawal of troops, aid and humanitarian exchanges
The general reporter:Hamas said in a statement that the main contents included four points: ending the war in Gaza, ensuring Israeli withdrawal, allowing humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, and achieving the exchange of detainees, while also calling for guarantees and supervision from the international community. Within 72 hours of the agreement coming into force, Hamas will release all living Israeli detainees, while Israel will release about 2,000 detained Palestinians.
Although a hostage exchange agreement has been reached, the release list of key figures is still in suspense
The general reporter:According to Israeli sources, the agreement may not specify which Palestinians detained by Israel will be released. It is also unknown whether former Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, who Hamas has been demanding his release, will be released. In addition, Israeli sources said that those Hamas members who participated in the October 7, 2023 attack will not be on the release list this time.
Release facilities for reception of detainees and coordination work ready
The general reporter:According to Israeli media reports, the Israeli Defense Army has previously begun deploying medical equipment and other equipment in the camps on the Gaza border, preparing to receive the detainees. While the International Committee of the Red Cross, which has been responsible for receiving the detainees several times before, has begun preparing for the reception of relevant personnel when the two sides began negotiations.