CNN —An agreement has been reached to extend the truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas by two more days, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Monday on X.
Egypt had said earlier that there were ongoing efforts to extend the pause by two days.
Regev said he believes the hostages released over the next two days would be women and children.
In a statement, Biden praised the extension and said he has been “deeply engaged” as the truce has played out.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story said the prime minister of Qatar held a call with President Biden.
Persons:
Majed Al, Ansari, Antony Blinken, ” Mark Regev, Benjamin Netanyahu, CNN’s Dana Bash, Regev, ” Regev, Joe Biden, Biden, ”, Egypt “, John Kirby
Organizations:
CNN, US National Security
Locations:
Gaza, Israel, Qatar, Egypt