Waffenruhe in the Gaza Strip: Hope for hostage liberation during Ramadan!

Waffenruhe in the Gaza Strip: Hope for hostage liberation during Ramadan!

In a crucial step, Israel approved the extension of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, during the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Pessach Festival. This was announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, which accepted the proposal of the US specialist Steve Witkoff. The Ramadan ends on March 29, followed by Pessach, which begins on April 20, as reported by the

This proposal stipulates that half of the hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip - both alive and dead - are released on the first day of the extended ceasefire. The remaining hostages are to be handed over as soon as a permanent ceasefire is achieved between the conflict parties. While Netanyahu's office announced these conditions, Hamas' answer remains unclear to the offer. According to a report by n-tv reopen the existing agreement, although a spokesman does not specifically address Witkoff's proposal. The Situation now turned away from the decisions of the Hamas, which, according to the current status, are still in negotiations after the first phase of the ceasefire started on January 19.

hostage negotiations and impending escalation

In the first phase of the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages and five Thai countries were exchanged for around 2000 Palestinian prisoners. At the latest after the 42nd day of the agreement, Israel could continue to stagnate, if the negotiating situation continues to use military measures. Netanyahu's office emphasizes that Witkoff considers the temporary extension as an urgently required emergency solution, since the negotiations are stuck. At the moment it remains to be seen whether and how the Hamas reacts to the proposal and what further steps will follow.