Gaza ceasefire, hostage release to begin from Friday, says Qatar
According to Qatari officials, a pause in fighting will begin at 7am local time on Friday.
According to Qatari officials, a pause in fighting will begin at 7am local time on Friday.
Hamas will release 12-13 hostages per day in exchange for a pause in the fighting.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed "incorrect reports" about imminent agreements with Hamas and said that no deal has been reached "as of now."
The IDF published a video of its troops distributing medical aid including incubators, baby food and medical supplies to the hospital during the raid.
More than 10,300 people have been killed in Gaza, including more than 4,100 children since the Israeli retaliatory strikes began, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. In Israel, more than 1,400 people were killed, and at least 239 people have been taken hostage by Hamas.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) last week launched a coordinated air and ground assault on Gaza after a very intense bombardment on Hamas targets.
Some 88 injured Palestinians will be allowed to leave Gaza and enter Egypt. Besides, hundreds of dual nationals will also be evacuated to the Egyptian side of the border.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a social media post, claimed that he was never made aware of Hamas' war intentions by any of the country's intelligence agencies.
Addressing a media briefing, the MEA spokesperson said, "The situation in Gaza is difficult for any evacuation but if we get a chance, we will get them out."
"Regarding the Gaza war, India needs to stand with such strength that everyone can feel it, BSP supremo added.
