4-day ceasefire begins between Israel-Hamas

After the mediation of Qatar and Egypt, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire. Under the agreement today, Hamas will release 13 people held hostage in exchange for 39 Palestinians at 4 pm (7:30 pm Indian time). On October 7, Hamas fighters took 240 people hostage to Gaza.

According to the New York Times, during the 4-day ceasefire, it has been agreed to release a total of 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners.

According to the report of Jerusalem Post, Hamas had also placed a condition in the agreement to vacate Al-Shifa Hospital, which Israel refused to accept. According to the Times of Israel, Hamas will release 1 hostage for every 3 Palestinian prisoners.

Israel kills Hamas Navy command
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Israeli forces killed several fighters, including Hamas Navy commander Amr Abu Jalala. Defense Minister Yoav Galant met the troops before the ceasefire.

He said- When the war starts again, we will fight with full force. This war will continue for about 2 more months. Our goal is to completely destroy Hamas. During the ceasefire, we will further prepare ourselves by locating the hideouts of Hamas.

At the same time, on Thursday, the Israeli Army said that the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah fired 50 rockets towards Israel. Of these, 20 fell in Lebanon itself. In retaliation, soldiers destroyed several Hezbollah positions. Hezbollah has been carrying out attacks in Israel since October 8, a day after the Hamas attack.

Fuel trucks will also reach Gaza
According to BBC report, Hamas says that a lot of help will reach Gaza during the 4-day ceasefire. There will be no attacks by the Israeli Army and Hamas on all four days. Every day, 4 trucks filled with fuel and 200 trucks carrying essential goods will enter Gaza.

Gaza on the brink of famine
A Gaza government official says that the Israeli army is attacking schools and mosques. There is no safe place left here. Ration and essential goods are not able to reach here. There is no electricity and due to lack of fuel, water is not coming out of the well. Gaza is on the verge of famine.

Weapons found in children's beds
Israeli forces found weapons in the beds and cupboards of a top Hamas commander's children near Jabaliya. 4 tunnels have also been found here. A large electricity network is also found here. Some documents and battle plans related to the attack have also been found here.

Mossad will search for Hamas terrorists all over the world
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the intelligence agency Mossad to search for Hamas terrorists all over the world. He has given this order while increasing the ongoing operation in Gaza. He said- Wherever Hamas terrorists are, they should be caught. Most of the leaders live in Qatar and Beirut.

Doctor of Gaza's biggest hospital arrested
On November 23, Israel arrested Mohammed Abu Salmiya, the director of Gaza's largest al-Shifa hospital. The Chief of Department of the hospital gave this information to AFP. He said that apart from Salmiya, many senior doctors have also been arrested.

Israel's news agency Kan Broadcaster said that Shin Bet and Israel's intelligence agencies are interrogating them. Abu Salmiya was captured by the IDF while on his way to the southern part of Gaza. However, the army has not yet confirmed the arrest.

Israel's Operation 'Swords of Iron' against 'Al-Aqsa Flood'
Hamas has named its operation against Israel 'Al-Aqsa Flood'. In response, the Israeli army started 'Swords of Iron' operation against Hamas. Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif had said - This attack is revenge for Israel's desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Actually, Israeli police had thrown grenades at Al-Aqsa Mosque in April 2023.

At the same time, Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad told Al Jazeera - This action is our answer to those Arab countries which are growing closer to Israel. In recent days, media reports had claimed that Saudi Arabia may recognize Israel as a country on America's initiative.