Talks Continue to Extend , Gaza Ceasefire , Despite Alleged Violations.<br />'Newsweek' reports that both Israel and Hamas have <br />accused each other of violating a temporary ceasefire <br />to allow for the release of additional hostages.<br />The news comes one day after the <br />temporary truce, which was mediated by the <br />United States, Egypt and Qatar, was extended.<br />Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, said that<br />the group would adhere to the ceasefire as long as <br />the Israeli Defenses Forces (IDF) respect it as well. .<br />We are committed to the truce <br />as long as the enemy has committed <br />to it, and we call on the mediators <br />to pressure the occupation to adhere<br />to all the terms of the truce on <br />the ground and in the air, Abu Obaida, Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson, via 'Newsweek'.<br />The IDF claim that , "three explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF <br />troops in two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip, <br />violating the framework of the operational pause.".<br />In one of the locations, terrorists also <br />opened fire at the troops, who responded <br />with fire. A number of soldiers were <br />lightly injured during the incidents. , IDF statement, via 'Newsweek'.<br />In both incidents, the troops were <br />located in positions as per the <br />framework of the operational pause, IDF statement, via 'Newsweek'.<br />The news comes amid ongoing talks <br />to further extend the truce which <br />is set to expire on November 29. .<br />Since the original ceasefire agreement was reached <br />last week, 69 hostages have been released by Hamas, <br />while Israel has released 150 Palestinian prisoners. .<br />The vast majority of hostages released by both <br />sides have been women, children and teens.<br />Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his administration supports the ceasefire but will continue <br />its offensive until Hamas is defeated or surrenders. .<br />Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his administration supports the ceasefire but will continue <br />its offensive until Hamas is defeated or surrenders.
