Israel and Hamas Begin Truce with Prisoner Exchange and Humanitarian Aid
Three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending 15 months of conflict in Gaza.
- The ceasefire agreement, mediated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages and 1,900 Palestinian prisoners over six weeks.
- Three Israeli women, held captive for 471 days, were released by Hamas and returned to Israel in stable condition after medical evaluation.
- In exchange, Israel freed 90 Palestinian detainees, mainly women and minors, who were greeted with celebrations in the West Bank.
- The truce has allowed humanitarian aid to begin flowing into Gaza, with hundreds of trucks carrying food, fuel, and supplies entering the devastated region.
- Future phases of the agreement will address the release of remaining hostages, reconstruction efforts in Gaza, and the return of deceased captives' remains.












































