NBC News: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire May Be Extended

November 27, 2023 News, Politics

A senior Arab official with “direct knowledge of negotiations” confirms to NBC News that there will be a truce extension. Details were still being finalized and the deal could still collapse, the source added. Yesterday, Hamas released 17 hostages, including a 4-year-old American, Abigail Edan. In exchange, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are minors, a Qatari spokesman said.

An extension could see more hostages released from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a halt in fighting. Israel has said it would extend the cease-fire by a day for every 10 additional hostages released. Israel also said it reached an agreement with tech billionaire Elon Musk to bring his SpaceX company’s Starlink communications to the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported.

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BREAKING: Senior Arab official with “direct knowledge of negotiations” confirms to NBC News that there will be a truce extension between Israel and Hamas. Details are still being finalized. pic.twitter.com/ikyQiWEkqV

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