2023-11-28 21:42:42
Israeli soldiers near the Gaza Strip. AMIR COHEN / REUTERS
DECRYPTION – A month after the launch of the ground offensive, Israeli soldiers are still present in the Gaza Strip, while the fate of the hostages is at the heart of negotiations.
However, it is only onebreak in fighting“, but everyone begins to dream of an end to the conflict, or even peace. Since Friday, the guns have fallen silent in the Gaza Strip. They will continue to remain silent for at least two days. Already, 69 Israeli hostages – out of a total of some 240 – have been released in exchange for a truce and the release of Palestinian detainees (the initial agreement provided for 50 Israeli hostages against 150 Palestinian prisoners). “It’s just a short break“, warned Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Minister of Defense. Hamas, a terrorist movement based in Gaza and responsible for the deadly raid of October 7, maintains, “finger on the trigger», According to one of its managers.
Peace is far from being signed. Israel had clearly stated its war aims: to free the hostages and destroy the armed wing of Hamas. The return of the captives, thanks to this agreement, could lead to the realization of the first. Although all the hostages…
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