Israel-Hamas truce to be extended for two more days, says Qatar

The announcement comes on the final day of a four-day truce between the warring sides, as they were preparing for a fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel

Palestinians drive through Gaza City (Mohammed Hajjar/AP)

An agreement has been reached to extend the Israel-Hamas truce for another two days, the spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said.

Qatar, along with Egypt, has been the key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.