The Israeli President noted the “critical hours” before the release of hostages from the hands of Hamas

The Duke awaits the release of Israelis from Hamas captivity / Illustrative collage 24 Channel

On November 24, a truce between Israel and Hamas began. The country's president emphasized the “critical hours” before the release of hostages held by militants.

Isaac Herzog noted this during a meeting with the prime ministers of Belgium and Spain. He noted that Israel faces “critical hours” before the planned release of the hostages.

Israel seeks to return hostages

These are critical hours. We are waiting and praying for the return of the first group of hostages and the ceasefire negotiated by Israel and Qatar, as well as Qatar and Hamas under the auspices of the United States of America,” Herzog said.

He told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo that “we want to give hope to families going through hell, to see little babies, children and adults, women coming home, to see that they are all back.” home”. At the same time, according to the Israeli president, this requires making sure that Hamas adheres to the strict rules of the agreement. And that these are exactly the details that are currently being discussed.

Steps to improve the humanitarian situation

According to Gergog, Israel is “taking serious steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza together with the UN and Arab countries.” He added that he hopes to see the introduction of field hospitals, as well as the subsequent supply of necessary food and medicine.

Sanchez said Spain “shares Israel's pain and sorrow.” She also welcomes “an agreement that will allow the release of some of the hostages and establish a humanitarian pause.” De Croo noted that Belgium “stands by your side.” He also expressed hope that the nascent agreement “will lead to the release of the hostages.”

According to available information, 13 hostages held in Gaza are due to be released at 16:00. Following this, an undetermined number of Palestinian prisoners were to be released from Israeli prisons.

At least 50 women and children are scheduled to be released over the next four days. This will leave Palestinian terrorists in the hands of about 190 people they kidnapped after the October 7 attack on Israel.