Egypt pressured Hamas chiefs to release Israeli hostages, attempting to break the ceasefire

As Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire by two days, Egypt began pressuring Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, news agency ANI reported. “The parties came to a crisis twice during the truce. Yahya Sinwar tried to violate the agreements. The first time was last Saturday night,” an Egyptian source with access to official circles in Cairo told the Tajik Press Service. “Intelligence officers arrive at Rafah. The crossing where Sinwar was given a stern warning.”

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He said, “A few hours after the warning on Sunday, the ceasefire was announced to be extended by 2 days. Hamas then released the Israeli hostages late at night.” Hamas released 11 more Israeli citizens late Monday. Including 9 children and 2 women.

On Sunday, when it became clear to Israel that the list of Israeli hostages issued by Hamas did not meet the conditions, Israel immediately contacted Egypt. Egypt then began to pressure Sinwar. Hamas initially called for the children to be released without their mothers, violating a temporary ceasefire brokered by Qatar. Later, after the intervention of Egypt and Qatar, Hamas clarified its position.

Hamas took a softer line and added the names of the two women instead of the two children. This stipulated that the exchange of prisoners should go ahead.

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Former director of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), Avi Dichter, told TPS several days ago, “Despite Qatar’s active participation, the deals with Hamas were ultimately made under Egyptian pressure. Because Sinwar has been done by Egypt. Pressure. Dichter currently serves as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Sinwar met Israeli hostages in Gaza
According to an AFP report, Yahya Sinwar spoke to the hostages released by Hamas so far. Sinwar spoke to the hostages while they were being held hostage in Gaza. The hostages have revealed this after being released from Hamas captivity. Yahya Sinwar said in Hebrew that you are all in the safest place. There is nothing to fear here.

Hamas frees 11 more hostages in Gaza: Israeli army

On Tuesday, Hamas and Israel accused each other of violating the ceasefire and attacking. However, both have denied these allegations.

How many hostages and Israeli prisoners have been released so far?
Israel also freed 33 Palestinians, including 30 children and 3 women, from various prisons in the country. According to AFP, Israel has so far released 150 Palestinians from its prisons. Hamas has released 69 hostages. Including 50 Israeli hostages and 19 foreign nationals.

How many more hostages will be released?
US national security spokesman John Kirby said Hamas had promised to release 20 women and children within the next two days of the ceasefire. Israel said it would release 50 Palestinians in the next two days.

Joe Biden welcomes the extension of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas for the next 2 days.

Hamas wants to end the war
According to Al Jazeera, Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad said, “I hope that with the ceasefire we can end the war soon. Also, it will stop the attacks on the Palestinian people.”

How is the situation in Gaza?
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that the situation in Gaza is getting worse day by day. The war needs to end, not a two-four day ceasefire. Guterres said, “A complete ceasefire is the solution to Gaza’s problems. It is also in the interest of the people. Hamas must also release all hostages without any conditions.”

How many people have died in the war so far?
According to Al Jazeera, more than 15 thousand Palestinians have been killed so far in the 53-day war. At the same time, around 1200 Israelis have been killed in Hamas attacks.

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