Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have welcomed news of the impending release of three high-profile male hostages by Hamas. In exchange, Israel is set to release 90 Palestinian prisoners. This marks the fourth exchange under the current Gaza ceasefire deal.
The first phase of the truce involves the release of 33 hostages and close to 2,000 prisoners, the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza, and increased humanitarian aid to the region. While families are hopeful, concerns persist regarding the fate of some hostages, with reports of deaths in airstrikes remaining unconfirmed by Israeli authorities.
Additionally, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt is set to reopen for medical patients, signaling progress in the ceasefire agreement. However, tensions continue as Israeli strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure resulted in two deaths and ten injuries, underscoring the fragility of the truce.
