Hamas developed three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, which is in the latest series of a tense step described in a ceasefire agreement with Israel, which lasted for about three weeks. Is
Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Obida identified the three men as 52, Eli Sharbi. Or levy, 34; And Ohd Ben Amy, 56. The three were abducted during the Hamas -led attack on October 7, 2023, which incited the war in Gaza.
In the first phase of the ceasefire, for the last 42 days, Hamas has promised to release at least 33 hostages in exchange for more than 1,500 Palestinians locked by Israel. In the last three exchanges, about 18 hostages have been released for more than 550 Palestinian prisoners.
Israel is expected to release about 180 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, according to a state -owned Palestinian prisoners’ state commission. Under the agreement, at least some prisoners will be released who are sentenced to life imprisonment for life -threatening attacks.
The war has kept more than a year of the devastating war that began with the attack on Israel, in which about 1, 1,200 people were killed and 250 others were taken hostage, mostly civilians. According to the Israeli government, there are more than 70 kidnappers in Gaza, of which at least 35 people are thought to be.
In response, Israel launched a campaign against Hamas in Gaza, killing more than 45,000 people, according to local health officials, who do not distinguish civilians and fighters. Palestinians have spent a year of hunger and fear in the raid. Many people no longer have homes where they can return.
Both Israel and Hamas have pledged to discuss the lasting end to the fight and the rest of the hostages. But it is not yet clear whether the two sides can reach such an agreement, which will force them to give painful privileges.
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Fire Fire Snag: Hamas published the names of more released hostages on Friday, which raised concerns that the deal had affected the road block. By Friday evening, Israeli government officials said they had received the list and informed the men’s families. Since the fire has been implemented, it has been defeated by many crises as each party has accused the other of violating the deal.
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Gaza proposal: This week, President Trump-whose administration helped mediate in the ceasefire-proposed to occupy about two million Palestinians in Gaza and the United States to occupy the Enclave. Some analysts viewed their remarks as an attempt to initiate negotiations, while others said their far -reaching ideas could reduce them.
