Israeli government approves hostage rescue plan

The Israeli Cabinet has approved a deal to release approximately 50 hostages who were abducted by the Hamas terrorist group on October 7 in the Gaza Strip. According to the agreement, militants will release 30 abducted children, eight mothers, and 12 other women during a five-day ceasefire.

Israel has agreed to a five-day ceasefire for six hours each day in the Gaza Strip and to release 150-300 Palestinian women and minors from prison, according to preliminary data.

During the ceasefire, trucks carrying humanitarian aid and fuel are permitted to enter Gaza. There are expected to be 300 trucks, according to some reports.

Israeli media reports state that the first hostages may be released on Thursday, November 23. It is assumed that their release will occur gradually, with approximately 12 hostages being released per day.

Israel agreed to cease-fire in the Gaza Strip for 5 days for 6 hours each day and to release, according to preliminary data, 150-300 Palestinian women and minors in prison.

During the ceasefire, trucks carrying humanitarian aid and fuel are allowed into Gaza. According to some reports, there will be 300 trucks.

According to Israeli media reports, the first hostages may be released on Thursday, November 23. It is expected that the release will take place in stages - about 12 hostages per day.

Updated 06:10. The Qatari Foreign Ministry has published an amendment to the agreement between Israel and the Gaza Strip. The number of those to be released may increase, and the pause itself has been extended.

Qatar is a mediating country between Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Hostage return plan

Israel has created a five-step plan for returning the hostages.

In the first stage, Hamas will surrender the hostages to the Red Cross, who will then transfer them to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Subsequently, the hostages will undergo examination and be transported to a medical center in Israel, where they can meet with their families.

During the fourth stage, health and security agencies will assess the hostages' well-being to determine which of them are fit for interrogation. Those who meet the requirements will undergo questioning by the security and defense agencies in the final phase.

The war in Israel

On October 7, Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel resulting in the deaths and kidnappings of both military and civilians. In response, Israel declared the launch of the Iron Swords operation against the terrorists.

Later in October, Israel increased its ground operation in the Gaza Strip, with the IDF targeting militants.

As previously reported, the Israeli army discovered a militant tunnel in the major Gaza hospital Al-Shifeh.

Recently, the IDF uncovered a rocket production facility inside a mosque in Gaza.