According to the reports on Wednesday (26 February), Hamas has reached an agreement with mediators regarding the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, a deal that had been delayed by Israel. As part of this arrangement, Hamas will hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including Ohad Yahalomi, in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian detainees, including women and minors. This exchange is part of the ongoing ceasefire deal between the two parties, which was set to expire soon.
The ceasefire, brokered by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, marked a temporary halt in the hostilities that began following Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Israel had delayed the release of the Palestinian prisoners, protesting the treatment of Israeli hostages during their return, which included public ceremonies that were seen as humiliating. Despite this, Hamas insisted that the delay was a violation of the ceasefire agreement, and they threatened to collapse the negotiations if the prisoners were not released.
The exchange is expected to take place in the early hours of Thursday (27 February), without any public ceremonies, unlike previous releases. This marks a crucial step in the first phase of the ceasefire, where Hamas is expected to return 33 hostages and the bodies of eight others in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The successful completion of this phase could lead to the resumption of peace talks and pave the way for the next phase, which involves further hostage releases and potential negotiations to end the war.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in a devastating loss of life, with Palestinian health officials reporting more than 48,000 deaths in Gaza. The war has displaced a large portion of Gaza’s population and caused widespread destruction of infrastructure, including the health system. Despite the grim toll, both sides appear committed to finalizing the terms of the ceasefire, which could lead to a broader negotiation for peace and stability in the region.
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