The expert assessed the likelihood of a resumption of hostilities in Gaza

Orientalist, Program Manager of the Russian Council on International Affairs (RIAC) Ivan Bocharov admitted that both Israel and the radical Palestinian movement Hamas may resume hostilities in an effort to strengthen their positions.

In conversation with Lenta.On Tuesday, October 14, the expert noted that the contradictions over the further stages of the settlement remain an opportunity for escalation, and each side may disrupt the peace process in order to strengthen its position.

The expert recalled that in the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, there have already been periods when it seemed that peace had been achieved, but even after the most favorable stages, outbreaks of violence and new battles inevitably followed. He noted that the long-term problem remains unresolved, and it is too early to talk about a full-fledged peace and comprehensive settlement.

Exchange world: Israel welcomes those who returned from captivity in Gaza

The Hamas hostages were released two years later, and Palestinian prisoners are also being released from prison.

On October 13, a group of seven hostages released by the Palestinian Hamas movement arrived in Israel. It is noted that representatives of the Israeli army accompanied their family members to a medical facility. Thousands of Israelis gathered in the center of Tel Aviv in anticipation of the release of prisoners, writes NSN.

By the evening of the same day, Israel had received all the surviving hostages from Hamas as part of the first phase of the conflict settlement. The released Israelis were: Omri Miran, Matan Angerst, Alon Evel, Eitan Mohr, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Guy Galboa Dalal. kp.ru . They have been in captivity since October 7, 2023, IA Regnum clarifies.

The IDF stressed that they are "ready for the return of all the bodies of the dead hostages" and expect that Hamas, for its part, will also comply with the terms of the agreement, writes RT. Political analysts admit that Israel may resume hostilities in the Gaza Strip in the future after it is possible to return all the hostages.

Prior to that, the Palestinian movement and the Israeli leadership had agreed on a truce, which came into force on October 10. 360.ru .

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