Qatar announces resolution of Hamas-Israel hostage exchange crisis
Qatar successfully resolved the crisis in the second round of exchange between Hamas and Israel as part of the ceasefire and captive exchange agreement in Gaza. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Macid al-Ansari, stated that ongoing efforts led by mediators from the USA, Qatar, and Egypt resulted in reaching an agreement between the two parties.
According to Ansari, hostages including Arbel Yehud were delivered on Friday, with three more hostages scheduled for delivery on Saturday as part of the first stage of the agreement. Additionally, Palestinians will be allowed to return from south to north in the Gaza Strip of Israel in the morning.
A new captive tour is set to take place on Thursday, as announced by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. In this upcoming tour, more hostages including Arbel Yehud and Agam Berger will be released, followed by the release of 3 Israeli prisoners on Saturday in accordance with the agreement.
The crisis arose as the Israeli prisoner, Jehud, was not released in the second round of exchanges. The Israeli press suggested that Tel Aviv had requested Jehud’s release through the mediator, causing tensions as Hamas held the captive of the Islamic Jihad Movement.
Despite the hurdles, 4 prisoners were delivered by Hamas in the second round of exchange, but the failure to release Jehud prevented the ceasefire and captive exchange agreement from progressing smoothly. It is reported that Jehud will be released before the next round scheduled for Saturday.
The successful resolution of the crisis underscores the importance of diplomatic efforts in maintaining peace and security in the region. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
