Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:53am on 28 Nov 2023,Tuesday International
Israel and Hamas agreed to a two-day extension of the Gaza ceasefire, facilitating the release of more hostages. Following the release of 11 Israelis on Monday, Hamas has now freed a total of 69 hostages out of around 240. The extension, facilitated by Qatar, aims for increased aid and the release of Palestinian prisoners. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hails it as "a glimpse of hope." US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans a Middle East visit. Calls for a prolonged pause come from global leaders amid ongoing negotiations. The truce provides relief amid the devastating conflict in Gaza.
