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Talks underway to deliver medicine to hostages - report

 
 Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a joint press conference with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna (not pictured) at the Amiri Diwan, in Doha, Qatar November 5, 2023 (photo credit: REUTERS/IMAD CREIDI)
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a joint press conference with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna (not pictured) at the Amiri Diwan, in Doha, Qatar November 5, 2023
(photo credit: REUTERS/IMAD CREIDI)

136 Israeli hostages have been held in Gaza for almost 100 days, many with chronic diseases. Their conditions are deteriorating due to the harsh circumstances of their captivity.

Qatar is in talks with Hamas to enable the delivery of medications to the Israeli hostages held in Gaza, The New York Times reported on Thursday. In parallel, Qatar, acting as a mediator between the Jewish state and Hamas, is negotiating with Israel to enable the entry of medicine to Palestinians in Gaza. This will be facilitated by various international organizations. 

An anonymous Israeli official involved in the details of the talks said that progress had been made, the report claimed. 

Relatives of hostages meet with Qatari premier 

This comes as family members of Gaza hostages met in Doha with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss the delivery of medication to their relatives in the Strip, the Times further stated. 

 People walk by photographs of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, posted in Tel Aviv. December 21, 2023. (credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)
People walk by photographs of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, posted in Tel Aviv. December 21, 2023. (credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)

Harsh captivity conditions 

The 136 Israeli hostages have been held in Gaza for almost 100 days, many with chronic diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, nearsightedness, hypertension, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, and endocrine disease. Due to the harsh circumstances in which they are detained, their conditions have considerably deteriorated. In addition, for many, the lack of appropriate medication can lead to the development of severe, life-threatening disorders.  

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The Red Cross has been unable to reach the hostages and grant them the medical assistance they need.   

Dr. Itai Gil contributed to this article. 

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