Israel and the Islamist group Hamas gave a “positive response” to the Egyptian and Qatari proposal for extend the truce in the Gaza Strip, and that this would mean extending it for another four days “under the same conditions,” he told the agency. EFE source of Egyptian security.

A senior source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the proposal “This is close to final approval.” and calls for a four-day extension of the truce, during which Hamas will release 40 more Israeli hostages and Israel will release “more Palestinian prisoners from its prisons.”

The extension of the ceasefire will also affect facilitate the flow of more humanitarian aid and fuel to the entire Gaza StripAccording to the informant, who indicated that “all sides confirm the desire to extend the truce.”

The source noted that both Egypt and Qatar maintained “intensive contacts” on Saturday and Sunday in coordination with the US to “convince” Israel and Hamas.

He also indicated that Israel would be willing to accept this offer due to “strong pressure from the families” of the hostages at the hands of Hamas, which controls the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Thanks to mediation by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement this week on exchange of 50 hostages for 150 prisoners during a four-day truce in the Gaza Strip, which began on Friday and continues smoothly despite yesterday’s delay in release.

The truce could be extended for a few more days if Hamas commits to making peace. delivery of at least ten prisoners per day, by agreement of the parties.

This Sunday, Egypt announced that Hamas to release 13 Israeli hostages over the course of today, while Israel will release 39 Palestinian prisoners from its prisons, while confirming that the truce will “continue unimpeded for a third day.”

(EFE)