Qatar-Egypt mediation helps resolve delay in release of prisoners

Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has announced that after a delay in implementing the release of prisoners from both sides on the second day of the four-day truce, the obstacles were overcome through Qatari-Egyptian communications with both sides.

“After a delay in implementing the release of prisoners from both sides, the obstacles were overcome through Qatari-Egyptian communications with both sides,” Dr Al Ansari said in a post on X platform.

“Tonight 39 Palestinian women and children will be released in exchange for the release of 13 Israeli hostages from Gaza,” he added.