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Israel-Hamas truce to be extended by 48 hours, says Qatar

Ceasefire, which was set to expire after Monday, will continue for another two days

Palestinians walk amid debris of buildings hit in Israeli strikes, near Al-Zawiya market in Gaza City on the fourth day of a truce in fighting between Israel and Hamas. Picture: Getty

An agreement has been reached to extend the Israel-Hamas truce for another two days, the spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said.

Qatar, along with Egypt, has been the key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The announcement comes on the final day of a four-day truce between the warring sides, as they were preparing for a fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

On Sunday, Hamas freed 17 more ...