Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Release as Lebanon Ceasefire Extended

An Israeli-German hostage is set to be freed, while tensions persist in Gaza and South Lebanon despite efforts to maintain ceasefires.

An Israeli-German hostage held by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza is expected to be released this week, with Qatar mediating the negotiations.
Israel will release 30 Palestinian prisoners as part of the agreement for the hostage's release.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in South Lebanon has been extended by three weeks, though delays in troop withdrawals and recent violence have heightened tensions.
Palestinians in Gaza face restrictions on returning to their homes in the north, with Israel linking movement to the release of another civilian hostage.
Proposals by U.S. President Donald Trump to relocate Gaza's population to neighboring countries have been widely rejected by Palestinian leaders, Egypt, and Jordan.