Hamas‘ Palestinian terrorists agreed to hold up its end of the hostage deal baked into the four-day cease-fire with Israel.
Hamas‘ Palestinian terrorists agreed to hold up its end of the hostage deal baked into the four-day cease-fire with Israel.
Majed Al-Ansari, a spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, said issues and accusations brought up by Hamas that delayed the release of 13 hostages were surmounted Saturday through mediation fostered by Qatari, Egyptian and U.S. officials.
“After a delay in implementing the release of prisoners from both sides, the obstacles were overcome through Qatari-Egyptian communications with both sides and tonight 39 Palestinian civilians will be released in exchange for the release of 13 Israeli detainees from Gaza in addition to seven foreigners outside the framework of the agreement,” Mr.
