Qatari Foreign Ministry: Hamas will release 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza
11/25/2023, 8:06:29 PM
Highlights: Qatari Foreign Ministry: Hamas will release 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza. 39 Palestinian civilians will be released and 13 Israeli hostages and seven foreigners will leave Gaza. Earlier, Channel 13 of Israeli television, citing a source, reported that the Israel Defense Forces could resume operations in the Gaza Strip if Hamas does not release the hostages by midnight. Later, Hamas agreed to continue to adhere to the agreement on the exchange of prisoners with Israel. The Qatari foreign ministry said that 13 Israelis and seven other citizens would be released.
On Saturday, November 25, the Palestinian movement Hamas will release 20 hostages held in the Gaza Strip — 13 Israelis and seven other citizens. This was stated by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
"Tonight, 39 Palestinian civilians will be released and 13 Israeli hostages and seven foreigners will leave Gaza," Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid bin Mohammed al-Ansari wrote on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Earlier, Channel 13 of Israeli television, citing a source, reported that the Israel Defense Forces could resume operations in the Gaza Strip if Hamas does not release the hostages by midnight.
Later, Hamas agreed to continue to adhere to the agreement on the exchange of prisoners with Israel.