Hamas to free hostages on Friday in ceasefire agreement
A Pause in Fighting: Israel and Hamas Reach Hostage Deal
A momentary respite from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has finally arrived. In a groundbreaking agreement, the terrorist organization has agreed to release hostages, marking the first break in fighting since their invasion on October 7.
As part of this historic deal, Hamas will release 13 hostages from Gaza, while Israel will reciprocate by freeing 39 Palestinian prisoners currently held in its jails. This exchange of captives is set to take place later this morning.
“The first glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel,” exclaimed Majed al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry, as he announced the agreement.
Over the next few days, approximately 50 more hostages are expected to be released, further solidifying the progress made in this initial agreement. Israel has also committed to releasing three Palestinians for every Israeli captive set free.
Additionally, the deal includes provisions for much-needed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, offering a glimmer of hope for the war-torn region.
Hamas is believed to have taken around 240 hostages during their attack on Israel in early October. While there are reports of 10 Americans being held captive by Hamas, it is unlikely that they will be among those released in this first batch.
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- For more details, click here to read the full article from The Washington Examiner.
How many hostages is Hamas expected to release in the initial agreement with Israel?
A brief moment of respite has finally arrived in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. In an unprecedented agreement, the terrorist organization has agreed to release hostages, marking the first pause in fighting since their invasion on October 7.
As part of this groundbreaking deal, Hamas will release 13 hostages from Gaza, while Israel will reciprocate by freeing 39 Palestinian prisoners currently held in its jails. This exchange of captives is set to take place later this morning.
“The first glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel,” exclaimed Majed al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry, as he announced the agreement.
Over the next few days, approximately 50 more hostages are expected to be released, further solidifying the progress made in this initial agreement. Israel has also committed to releasing three Palestinians for every Israeli captive set free.
Additionally, the deal includes provisions for much-needed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, offering a glimmer of hope for the war-torn region.
Hamas is believed to have taken around 240 hostages during their attack on Israel in early October. While there are reports of 10 Americans being held captive by Hamas, it is unlikely that they will be among those released in this first batch.
Stay Informed:
– For more details, click here to read the full article from The Washington Examiner.
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