The truce is established between Israel and Hamas after 49 days of war and almost 15 thousand deaths. The ceasefire, which will last at least 4 days, began at 7 am in the Gaza Strip. The staggered release of 50 Israeli hostages and 150 Palestinian detainees then begins, as required by the agreement. At 4pm local time (3pm in Italy) the release of 13 Israeli hostages, women and children is expected, followed by the release of around thirty Palestinian women and minors from Israeli prisons. The truce is also expected to affect Israel’s northern border, which is inflamed by clashes against Lebanese Hezbollah.
In short, the truce between Israel and Hamas has already begun, but it is difficult to say whether it will continue. The Israeli army (IDF) said sirens warning of possible incoming rockets sounded in two Israeli communities near Gaza, but there was no immediate confirmation that attacks had occurred or of any damage or casualties. Hostilities appear to have continued until the last moment, with Israeli forces reportedly attacking the Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza overnight, as well as hitting a residential building in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. On the other hand, CNN and BBC journalists in Sderot spoke of an Israeli air strike and the sound of small arms, drones and mortars less than an hour before the start of the truce.
Source: IL Tempo
John Cameron is a journalist at The Nation View specializing in world news and current events, particularly in international politics and diplomacy. With expertise in international relations, he covers a range of topics including conflicts, politics and economic trends.
