The agreement between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages seems closer. As confirmed by the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, he has announced that The release of hostages will be done in different phasesdefending that it is the “correct decision” at this time.

Although the agreement has not been made official by both parties, the Israeli prime minister has commented that Israel’s security chiefs have supported his decision, since this agreement will allow them to prepare for “continue fighting” in the Gaza Strip.

For his part, the spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, Daniel Hagarihas stated that, although the release of hostages is “important”, the main objective is to end Hamas.

According to ‘The Jerusalem Post’, Israel and Hamas have agreed five days of trucein which 40 children and 13 women will be released by Hamas, as confirmed by an Israeli government source cited by the media.

This Tuesday, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahuhas summoned his Government to address the “release of hostages”, conveying his desire that there be “good news soon“Previously, rumors pointing to the possibility of a ceasefire were increasing, with an agreement with Hamas for the release of hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and this ceasefire.

The meetings took place “in light of developments regarding the release of hostages,” according to a statement. Israeli media suggest that the reason for these meetings is to grant the necessary government approval to the agreement that is being negotiated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar. “We’re going forward. “I don’t think it’s worth saying too much, even at this moment,” Netanyahu said, referring to the potential release of hostages.

The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Majed al Ansariacknowledged during a press conference that “the agreement between Hamas and Israel for the exchange of hostages is close”, in the absence of “some logistical and non-essential details so that they can be resolved.”