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Israel and Gaza: Minister Sa'ar Confirms “Israeli Government Ready to Vote on Agreement”

Israel and Hamas close to 42-day truce deal. Gradual release of 33 Israeli hostages expected. Israeli government confirms readiness to vote on deal.

Israel and Gaza: Minister Sa'ar Confirms “Israeli Government Ready to Vote on Agreement”

An official announcement on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is expected today or tomorrow. According to local and international sources, the Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said the cabinet is ready to meet to vote on the deal as early as tomorrow, if it is reached. “We are very close to an agreement,” Sa'ar said. The draft provides for an initial 42-day truce, during which 33 Israeli hostages held by Hamas will be gradually released, marking a possible first step towards a de-escalation of the conflict.

The agreement and the release of the hostages

The agreement under discussion, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, includes several phases. In the first, in addition to the release of 33 hostages, it will be the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip has begun. The Hamas leadership has reportedly already approved the terms of the agreement, as confirmed to Al Jazeera by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the Hamas negotiating delegation. However, theIsraeli Prime Minister's Office denied that Hamas had provided a definitive answer, declaring that the dialogue is still ongoing.

Un possible formal announcement could come in the next few hours. According to the Qatari daily newspaper Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed, this evening Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abd al-Rahman will hold a press conference in Doha to confirm the agreement.

Israeli raids in Gaza

While waiting for the ceasefire, Israeli air force continued to strike the Gaza Stripa. Local sources report at least 33 victims between last night and this morning, but the toll could worsen. The toll could rise in the coming hours. In addition, Israel carried out a rare airstrike against a military target in Syria, the operation appears to be linked to an alleged threat to regional security. Three people were involved and killed, as reported by medical sources and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Ministro israeliano Sa'ar

Minister Sa'ar's statements

The Israeli Foreign Minister stressed the complexity and implications of the agreement"It is a difficult, painful, but necessary understanding. Freeing our hostages is essential, even if it means freeing dangerous terrorists. It is a difficult decision, but that is what leadership means: choosing between two equally difficult options.”. Sa'ar confirmed that the first phase of the agreement would last 42 days and include the release of women, elderly people and other hostages, according to an order agreed with Hamas.

Next steps

The Israeli government and cabinet will meet tomorrow for a crucial vote on the agreement. Talks in Doha continue under the supervision of mediators Qataris, Egyptians and Americans, hoping to reach a truce that could mark a turning point in the conflict.

Israele e Gaza: il Ministro Sa'ar conferma “Governo israeliano pronto a votare l’accordo”

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