IZRL - Israel Confirms Additional Hostages Released As Fragile Ceasefire Proceeds; Hamas Invites Elon Musk To Gaza | Benzinga
Following earlier uncertainties on Tuesday about compliance with the ceasefire, the exchange of hostages and prisoners proceeded as initially agreed upon in negotiations, which also extended the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas for an additional 48 hours.
The current agreement is scheduled to expire on Wednesday, pending any new developments that may arise.
Successful Hostage-For-Prisoner Exchange: As the Times of Israel reported, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that Hamas has transferred 12 hostages, including 10 Israelis and two foreigners, to the Red Cross for their return to Israel. Among the Israeli hostages freed were nine women and a child. In return, Israel is set to release 30 Palestinian prisoners today, as announced by a spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
US Humanitarian Aid To Egypt: Marking a step-up in humanitarian efforts, the United States has dispatched the first of three military aid flights to Egypt. Carrying essential supplies, the U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft landed ...