Hamas is set to release three hostages today, including a British-Israeli woman, amid ongoing tensions in Gaza and hopes for a ceasefire.
Gaza: So, here’s the scoop. Hamas is planning to release three hostages today. This includes a British-Israeli woman named Emily Damari. The other two are Doron Steinbrecher and Romi Gonen.
They were taken from their homes and a festival. Israel had been waiting for this news to kick off a ceasefire. But there was a bit of a hiccup. The names weren’t handed over on time.
Hamas said it was due to “technical field reasons.” But they eventually shared the names on social media. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wasn’t too happy about the delay.
Celebrations broke out in Gaza as some folks returned home. But the situation is still pretty shaky. This deal is just the start of a long road to peace.
After the deadline passed, Israel continued its military actions. They targeted militant sites in Gaza, and sadly, there were casualties reported.
On another note, some Israeli ministers resigned in protest of the ceasefire. This could shake things up for Netanyahu’s government, but it won’t change the ceasefire plans.
In a related story, Israel recovered the body of a soldier from the 2014 war. It’s been a tough time for everyone involved.
