Hamas said on Thursday that he was willing to negotiate the next phase of the truce in the Gaza belt, after the exchange he submitted, as he stated the remains of four hostages in exchange for the release of more than 600 Palestin prisoners held by Israel.
It was the last such exchange that the two sides agreed in the truce that should end this weekend. Negotiations on the second phase, in which Hamas would release dozens of remaining hostages in exchange for more prisoners and permanent ceasefire, have not yet begun.
The Israeli group that represents the hostage families said the remains of three of the four bodies were identified. The forum of hostages and missing families said that the bodies of Ohado Yahalomy, ITzhak Elgarat and Shlom Mantzura returned to Israel.
Mantz, (85), was killed in the attack on 7. October 2023, and his body was taken in Gaza. The other two are abducted, and the circumstances of their death are not known.
In a statement, Hamas stated that the “only way” is for Israel to ensure the release of the remaining hostages through negotiations and adherence to the agreement. It was warned that any attempt to withdraw from the truce “just lead to even more suffering” for prisoners and their families.
Hamas confirmed that more than 600 prisoners were released during the night. Most were detainees returned to Gaza, where they were gathered after the attack 7. October 2023., Which initiated war and retained without indictment due to security suspicions, reuters.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
