As the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas approaches its final day, talks of an extension have emerged, supported by key nations including the U.S. and Qatar. So far, 58 hostages have been released under the truce — a significant achievement given the lack of direct contact between Israel and Hamas.
Both Israel and Hamas are now considering extending the current truce, with international backing. The current question revolves around how long the shared interests that led to the agreement will endure, allowing for the return of more individuals abducted in Hamas terror attacks in Israel and the delivery of much-needed aid to Gaza.
Here are the latest developments, as the conflict enters its fifty-second day.
Negotiation challenges: The inclusion of mothers in the prisoner release list is a point of contention. Israel emphasizes the importance of releasing children with their mothers, citing a previous instance where this aspect of the deal was violated, as confirmed by an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson cited by the Times of Israel. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu expressed openness to extending the truce in exchange for the release of additional hostages.
Uncertainty over American hostages: The fate of additional American hostages in Gaza remains unclear, with U.S. officials monitoring the situation closely. John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, informed CNN on Monday morning that the administration is uncertain about the release of two American women later in the day. He emphasized that they are actively addressing the situation on an hourly basis.
Elon Musk visited an Israeli kibbutz that was attacked by Hamas last month. This visit occurred just weeks after Musk denounced an antisemitic social media post on X as “the actual truth.” During their conversation, Prime Minister Netanyahu told Musk, “We have to demilitarize Gaza after the destruction of Hamas,” adding that this process will take time. Netanyahu showed Musk the acts of inhumanity committed by Hamas in the community of Kfar Aza. The Israeli communications minister confirmed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has agreed not to activate Starlink over Gaza without Israel’s approval.
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