Israel and Hamas Agree on New Prisoner Exchange Amid Ceasefire

Three Israeli hostages and additional Palestinian prisoners are set to be released this week as part of ongoing truce negotiations.

Israel confirms the release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday, including three men, as part of a prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas.
The agreement includes the release of Palestinian detainees from Israeli prisons, continuing the terms of the fragile ceasefire established on January 19.
Hamas accuses Israel of delaying humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that such delays could impact the prisoner exchange process; Israel denies these claims.
Eight Israeli hostages have been confirmed deceased by Hamas, raising concerns about the status of the remaining captives still held in Gaza.
Over 376,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza under the ceasefire, despite widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure.