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Myriam Benraad, professor of international relations at Schiller University, was invited to 19/20 info to discuss in particular the question of hostages held by Hamas.
Qatar, which led negotiations for the release of two American hostages in Gaza, says that ongoing mediations will very soon lead to the release of other hostages. “I think it’s progress.”estimates Myriam Benraad, professor of international relations at Schiller University, this Saturday, October 21, in 19/20 info. “Many hostages are still in Gaza. We also have to see how far Qatar will be able to negotiate”continues the specialist in geopolitics.
“Israel relaxes its policy a little”
“It will depend a lot on the Israeli posture on the Gaza issue, in terms of humanitarian aid, military operations”explains Myriam Benraad. “Israel was in a logic, just a few days ago, of total crushing of the Gaza Strip. Today, it is relaxing its policy a little to allow humanitarian aid, without however having interrupted its air strikes which have caused thousands of deaths on the Palestinian side.adds the professor of international relations.