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  • Nov 30, 2023
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Israel and Hamas agrees to extend the ceasefire by one more day.

News: Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the ceasefire in their war by at least one more day

  • It was done minutes before the six-day truce was due to expire. Israel’s military said in a statement that the truce will continue as mediators sought to release more hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
  • The truce, extended from its initial four days, has brought the first respite in the bombardment of Gaza with much of the coastal territory of 2.3 million having been reduced to wasteland in response to a deadly rampage by Hamas militants into southern Israel on 7th October.

India’s role:

  • Sustaining the current state of affairs in the Israel-Palestine conflict is a difficult undertaking, but India can contribute positively by advocating for a two-nation theory based peaceful settlement.
  • India should keep up its diplomatic efforts and make use of its global prominence to persuade Israel and Palestine to resume negotiations.
  • India must continue to act as a mediator and provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in order to address immediate needs and alleviate suffering in conflict-affected areas.