Overview

• Israel postponed the release of Palestinian prisoners, citing Hamas's alleged exploitation of Israeli hostages for propaganda purposes.
• Hamas handed over six Israeli hostages to the Red Cross but faced criticism for staging the transfers with armed displays and public ceremonies.
• The Israeli military confirmed the deaths of two young children and their mother, whose remains were returned by Hamas, though an earlier mix-up of a body caused outrage.
• For the first time in over two decades, Israeli tanks have been deployed in the West Bank, signaling a significant escalation in military operations near Jenin, a hotspot for Palestinian militancy.
• Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian-Lebanese border crossings, alleging Hezbollah's involvement in arms smuggling, which it claims violates the ongoing ceasefire agreements.