The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been extended for a seventh day, sources from both sides announced just minutes before the agreement was set to expire on Thursday.
Israel’s military said that the temporary pause in fighting in the Gaza Strip will continue “in light of the mediators’ efforts to continue the process of releasing hostages, and subject to the terms of the agreement,” reports Al Jazeera.
In a separate statement, Hamas said an agreement has been reached to extend the temporary ceasefire, which initially began on Friday.
Meanwhile, Qatar, which has been mediating between the two sides, said the agreement was being extended under the same terms as in the past, under which Hamas has released 10 Israeli hostages per day in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners.
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