Stay informed about the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict as Qatar prepares to reveal the timing for the upcoming truce. Diplomatic efforts and positive progress in implementing the hostage deal take centre stage.
In the next few hours, Qatar is poised to reveal the commencement time of the truce between Israel and Hamas, as announced by the Qatari Foreign Ministry on Thursday morning local time.
Truce Commencement Details
A diplomatic source informed CNN that the truce is expected to initiate on Friday, with the earliest possible time being midnight local time (5 p.m. ET). Contrary to initial expectations, the release and cessation of hostilities were previously anticipated to occur as early as Thursday.
Ongoing Positive Talks
Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, shared in a statement on X that discussions on implementing the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas are underway and progressing positively. The statement emphasized the continuous efforts between the involved parties and their partners in Egypt and the US. Their collective aim is to ensure the swift implementation of the truce and to provide necessary measures for both parties to adhere to the agreement.
