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6d ago

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins as Hostages Are Released, But Strikes and Regional Tensions Persist

The 42-day truce has started with three hostages freed and four more named for release, while Israeli airstrikes and cross-border conflicts with Hezbollah and Yemen continue to escalate concerns.

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Palestinos en un reparto de comida en Beit Lahia (Gaza).
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Overview

  • Three female hostages held by Hamas have been released, with four additional hostages scheduled for release as part of the Qatar-mediated ceasefire agreement.
  • The ceasefire includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and the planned release of 33 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
  • Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have continued, with reports of dozens of Palestinian casualties, raising the death toll to over 43,600 since October 2023.
  • Cross-border tensions remain high as Hezbollah launched projectiles at Israeli positions in Shebaa Farms, prompting Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, and the IDF intercepted a drone launched from Yemen.
  • The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned of an impending humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza due to the prolonged blockade and restricted aid access.