Israel and Hamas have rejoiced a truce for another day

Israel and Hamas agreed to extend the ceasefire in the Gaza sector for another 24 hours. This was reported by the BBC with reference to representatives of the Palestinian delegation at negotiations in Cairo. The previous truce expired on Tuesday night.

The extension of the ceasefire for a day was confirmed in the Egyptian government. They explained that the purpose of extending the ceasefire is to continue negotiations on a long -term truce.

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli army would strike a crushing blow if Hamas resumes the missile shelling of Israeli territory. According to him, the army is "ready for any scenarios."

Prior to this, Netanyahu also stated that the draft agreement on the ceasefire with Hamas would be approved only when "all safety requirements will be satisfied." In particular, Israel requires a complete ceasefire from the Gaza and the demilitarization of the region.

On August 10, Israel and Hamas have concluded a 72-hour truce . After that, the Israeli delegation returned to Cairo and negotiations were continued. The ceasefire was extended twice.

On August 8, a few hours before the expiration of a previously prisoner,Hamas resumed the missile shelling of Israeli . In response, the Israeli army inflicted air strikes at the Gaza sector. For three days, the Israeli armed forces struck more than 90 targets in the Gaza sector.

Netanyahu then withdrew the Israeli delegation from Cairo. “Israel will not negotiate under fire,” he said, speaking at a government meeting. Netanyahu emphasized that the military operation "will continue until its goal - restoration of calm for a long period - will not be achieved."

Since July 8, Israel has been conducting an “indestructible rock” operation in the Gaza sector. On July 18, AOI began the ground phase of the operation . According to representatives of Hamas, about two thousand Palestinians died as a result of the conflict. 64 military personnel and two civilians died from the Israeli side. A citizen of Thailand, who worked in Israel, also died.