Qatar to deliver medicine for Israeli hostages in Gaza on Wednesday
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
6:24 PM – Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Qatar successfully mediates agreement between Israel and Hamas, ensuring Israeli hostages receive vital medication.
Officially, Qatar declares successful deal between Israel and Hamas to provide medicine to Gaza hostages. In return, Israel will supply humanitarian aid to Gaza citizens.
Two military planes from Qatar are set to depart from Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Wednesday carrying the medications. The medications will then be transported to el-Arish, a coastal city in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
“Medicine along with other humanitarian aid is to be delivered to civilians in the Gaza Strip, in the most affected and vulnerable areas, in exchange for delivering medication needed for Israeli captives in Gaza,” the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday in a statement shared on X.
The agreement was also mediated in part by France, according to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he had requested his Foreign Affairs Ministry to create a catalog of medicine for 45 hostages, to purchase them, and to deliver it to Qatar.
A French official notified the Times of Israel that the Jewish State is responsible for the operation’s security measures. Additionally, the International Committee of the Red Cross is also involved in the agreement.
On Friday, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the medicine would be “delivered in the upcoming days.”
Israel agrees to expand medical assistance included in the daily humanitarian aid to Gaza, in exchange for Israeli hostage medicine. According to the Qatari statement, a portion of that aid will be included in the shipment sent to Egypt on Wednesday.
Over 100 days have passed since October 7th, when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, resulting in the death of at least 1,200 people and the hostage-taking of over 240 individuals. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum warns that the lives and health of the victims are at risk every day they remain captive.
In a recent report, the forum revealed that at least one-third of the hostages suffer from long-term illnesses requiring medication. It also highlighted the physical and mental torture endured by the captives due to the harsh conditions of their captivity.
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What is the significance of the medicine exchange between Qatar, Israel, and Hamas?
Qatar Successfully Mediates Agreement Between Israel and Hamas
Qatar has successfully mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to ensure that Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip receive vital medication. The official announcement of the deal comes after weeks of negotiations between the two parties.
The agreement states that Qatar will supply medicine to Gaza hostages, and in return, Israel will provide humanitarian aid to Gaza citizens. Two military planes from Qatar are set to depart from the capital city of Doha on Wednesday, carrying the much-needed medications. These medications will then be transported to el-Arish, a coastal city in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the medicine, along with other humanitarian aid, will be delivered to civilians in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the most affected and vulnerable areas. This exchange of medication is seen as a significant step towards alleviating the suffering of both Israeli hostages and Gaza citizens.
The agreement was also mediated in part by France, with French President Emmanuel Macron’s request for his Foreign Affairs Ministry to create a catalog of medicine for 45 hostages and deliver it to Qatar. Israel is responsible for the security measures of the operation, and the International Committee of the Red Cross is also involved in implementing the agreement.
Israel has agreed to expand medical assistance included in the daily humanitarian aid to Gaza in exchange for the hostage medicine. A portion of the aid will be included in the shipment sent to Egypt on Wednesday.
It has been over 100 days since the Hamas attack on Israel, resulting in the death of at least 1,200 people and the hostage-taking of over 240 individuals. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has warned that the lives and health of the victims are at risk every day they remain captive. Many of the hostages suffer from long-term illnesses that require medication, and they have also endured physical and mental torture due to the harsh conditions of their captivity.
The successful mediation by Qatar represents a significant step towards improving the situation for both Israeli hostages and Gaza citizens. The delivery of vital medication will undoubtedly alleviate the suffering of those in need and ensure that they receive proper medical care. This agreement serves as an example of the positive impact that international mediation can have in resolving conflicts and providing humanitarian aid in times of crisis.
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