Israel began the return of a contingent from Netzerim Corridor of Gaza under a ceasefire deal – The Times of India

Israeli forces have started withdrawn from strategic Netzerim Corridor As part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement in Gaza HamasAn Israeli officer confirmed on Sunday.
The move is seen as an important step in implementing the terms of the 42-day truste.
The new agency AP quoted an officer who spoke on the condition of anonymity and said that the withdrawal fulfills one of Israel’s commitments under agreement. While the exact number of soldiers is being pulled back, this is not clear, the decision marks the change in the military appearance of Israel in the region.
The Netzerim Corridor is a strip of land that cuts the northern and southern gaza, which effectively restrict the movement between the two regions. At the beginning of the ceasefire, Israel allowed Palestinians to cross the corridor under controlled conditions.
Now, with a contingent withdrawal, Palestinians are allowed to move freely to the north without the inspection of Israel, which is a significant requirement under the conflict stop deal.
The first phase of the Trus includes a serial release of 33 Israeli mortgage Hamas in exchange for several conditions: a stagnation in hostility, the release of hundreds Palestinian prisonerAnd an increased flow of human aid in Gaza.
However, as the ceasefire reaches its half -way mark, there are concerns over the conversation for an extension.
In the second phase of the agreement, Gaza is expected to include the release of all the remaining hostages in exchange for a complete Israeli return and has been called “sustainable cool”. However, diplomatic progress has slowed down.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu In the ceasefire discussion, it has been decided to send a delegation to a major mediator Qatar. However, according to AP, the delegation consists of lower ranked officers, which speculate that a major success may not be adjacent.
Netanyahu is expected to hold a high-level meeting with cabinet ministers this week to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire deal. However, no specific date has been set, leaving the future of Trus uncertainty.