Qatar says it is working with the aim of reaching a “permanent ceasefire” in Gaza

Qatar’s government stressed on Tuesday that it continues to work towards reaching a “permanent ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip, following an agreement reached between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Monday extend the armistice by two days time reached last week.

“The State of Qatar has worked from day one to strengthen its mediation role, first to achieve a ceasefire and then a permanent ceasefire in Gaza,” the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. Mayed al-Ansariat a press conference.

“Our goal is to reach an agreement for an extended humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,” he said, amid international efforts to ensure the sides reach a ceasefire – which has been rejected by Israel – after hostilities have been unleashed as a result of the attacks. carried out on October 7 by Hamas against Israel.

Likewise, he specified that the extension of the “humanitarian ceasefire” agreed between Israel and Hamas – which will be in force on Tuesday and Wednesday, pending possible new agreements – “will be carried out under the foregoing circumstances,” as reported by Qatari television channel Al Jazeera.

Next prisoner exchange

Al Ansari also indicated that Doha has “confirmed that 20 hostages held in Gaza could be released in the next two days”, to which Israel will respond with the release of another 60 people imprisoned in Israel, all of whom are women or young people. 18 years or under.

“The priority now is the liberation of women, children and civilians,” he said, before emphasizing that Qatar “wants to guarantee the continued access of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.” “We have sent 27 planes carrying 910 tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip,” he concluded.