Israel Receives 3 Hostages Under Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal on Sunday.
2. The hostages were handed over to the Red Cross, who transferred them to Israel.
3. The ceasefire agreement includes the release of Israeli hostages, with three freed daily.
4. The first phase of the ceasefire will last six weeks, including the exchange of prisoners.
5. Both sides agreed to release prisoners as part of the ongoing peace efforts.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Ceasefire Agreement and Hostage Release

On Sunday, Hamas released three Israeli hostages to Israel through the Red Cross, marking the beginning of a significant ceasefire agreement between the two parties. The hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari, were seen exiting a vehicle surrounded by Hamas fighters and were subsequently transferred into Red Cross vehicles. An Israeli official confirmed that the women were in good health, with no reports of physical injuries. This move represents the first step in a broader ceasefire plan, which will see hostages exchanged between Israel and Hamas over the coming weeks.

Details of the Ceasefire Agreement

The ceasefire deal, which aims to bring a temporary halt to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, will last for six weeks. During this period, three Israeli hostages will be freed every day, as part of an agreement to release a total of 33 Israeli hostages in the first phase. Meanwhile, buses in the West Bank are preparing to transport Palestinian prisoners who are set for release from Israeli jails. This part of the agreement highlights the commitment from both sides to negotiate a temporary peace, with the first group of Palestinian detainees to include 69 women and 21 teenage boys.

Israel’s Political Stand

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stressed that the ceasefire does not mark the end of Israel’s objectives in Gaza. Saar emphasized that Israel’s primary goal remains the dismantling of Hamas’ infrastructure and securing the release of all hostages. He pointed out that peace and stability could not be achieved as long as Hamas remained in control of Gaza. Similarly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had voiced concerns about the delay in providing the names of hostages, which postponed the ceasefire’s commencement. Netanyahu made it clear that Israel would continue its operations until the full details of the ceasefire were met.

The Three Phases of the Ceasefire

The ceasefire agreement is structured into three phases. The first phase will focus on the systematic withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the initial release of hostages. The second phase involves the release of all remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and the beginning of Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza. The third and final phase includes the return of captives’ bodies, and in return, an international reconstruction plan for Gaza will be initiated.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal.
2. The first phase includes daily releases of hostages for six weeks.
3. Israel continues to push for the dismantling of Hamas’ influence in Gaza.
4. The ceasefire agreement has three phases, aiming for a permanent peace.

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