A fragile temporary truce between Israeli and Hamas was violated Tuesday morning.
Bloomberg reported that Israeli troops, stationed in northern Gaza in accordance with the recent ceasefire agreement, were targeted in three separate explosions and subsequent shootings by Hamas, breaching the truce. The attacks resulted in minor injuries to several soldiers, as stated in an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announcement.
Over the last hour, 3 explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in 2 different locations in northern Gaza, violating the framework of the operational pause. In one of the locations, terrorists also opened fire at the troops, who responded with fire. A number of…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 28, 2023
The ceasefire, which was initially set for four days, was extended by an additional two days on Monday, in order to facilitate more hostage releases.
Hamas has released 50 Israeli women and children thus far, part of the 240 hostages captured in southern Israel during an Oct. 7 attack. In exchange Israel has freed 150 Palestinian detainees, primarily women and teenagers, held in Israeli prisons.
Israel And Hamas Response To Ceasefire Breach
According to The Times of Israel, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is advocating for Israel to abandon its current truce agreement with Hamas.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has affirmed the military’s readiness to potentially recommence operations in the Gaza Strip as early as today.
The spokesman for the military wing of Hamas has stated that their fighters responded to what they consider a “clear violation” of the ceasefire by the IDF in the northern Gaza Strip, leading to a clash. However, they have not provided further details.
Hamas has also expressed their commitment to the truce, as long as the other party adheres to it, and they are urging mediators to pressure Israel to adhere to all the terms of the ceasefire on the ground and in the air.
Negotiations Intensify For Continued Peace
According to Reuters, Israel had expressed willingness to prolong the truce, contingent upon Hamas’s continued release of at least 10 hostages per day.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, in a statement to CNN, confirmed that 173 individuals captured on Oct. 7 remain in Gaza. This…
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