An Israel delegation has arrived in Qatar for Gaza truce talks as part of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The negotiations are set to start this week following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed displacing Palestinians from Gaza and having the enclave owned by the U.S. for rebuilding, which was met with criticism. The ceasefire, which began on January 19, involves the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees being freed from Israeli jails.
Israeli troops have withdrawn from an important crossing point in Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement, with Hamas announcing the Israeli withdrawal and managing the flow of Palestinians through the corridor. Former American soldiers working as private contractors have been inspecting vehicles passing through the corridor since the ceasefire began. Thousands of Palestinians have returned to their homes in northern Gaza, which was devastated by Israeli military campaigns.
The ceasefire follows a deadly conflict in October 2023 in which 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage by Hamas, leading to a large number of casualties in Israel’s retaliation. Despite the ceasefire, violence has continued, with four Palestinians being killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday. The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the terms of the truce and work towards a lasting peace agreement.
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