Hamas and Islamic Jihad are releasing Israeli prisoners in Gaza today as part of a broader prisoner exchange deal following prolonged conflict. The agreement involves the release of various prisoners, highlighting efforts toward restoring peace in the region.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad are preparing to release Israeli prisoners today in Gaza as part of the sixth round of exchanges stipulated in the Gaza agreement. This marks a significant step in the ongoing negotiations and efforts towards peace following a lengthy conflict.
On Friday, Hamas announced the release of detainees Sasha Alexander Turbanov, Sagi Dekel Han, and Yair Horn. Concurrently, the military wing of Islamic Jihad, known as Al-Quds Brigades, confirmed they would also release Alexander Turbanov, who holds Russian citizenship.
In exchange for the Israeli detainees, 36 Palestinian prisoners, who have been sentenced to life, will be released, along with an additional 333 prisoners taken from Gaza after the escalation of conflict on October 7, 2023. This prisoner swap is a key element of the ceasefire agreement implemented on January 19.
The ceasefire was established after over 15 months of warfare in Gaza and outlines the terms under which prisoners held in Gaza will be exchanged for Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons. This exchange signifies an important phase in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and fostering dialogue between the parties.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad are releasing Israeli prisoners as part of a broader agreement aimed at facilitating mutual exchanges. This step, coupled with the release of numerous Palestinian prisoners, highlights the ongoing impact of the ceasefire agreement. It underscores the delicate balance of negotiations necessary to stabilize the region following prolonged conflict.
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