The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Israel is set to release more than 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 33 Israeli hostages by Hamas.
The prisoner exchange will take place during the first phase of the 42-day agreement
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Israel is set to release more than 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 33 Israeli hostages by Hamas.
This exchange is part of a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States.
The prisoner exchange will take place during the first phase of the 42-day agreement, which aims to bring an end to the deadliest war in Gaza's history.
Egypt's role as a mediator has been pivotal in facilitating this agreement, reflecting its ongoing commitment to fostering stability in the region.
Egypt, alongside Qatar and the United States, has been instrumental in negotiating this deal.
The agreement is seen as a significant step toward de-escalating tensions and potentially paving the way for long-term peace in the region.
US embassies in Jerusalem, Baghdad and Amman issued security alerts Saturday urging American citizens to exercise "heightened vigilance," as tensions flare between Iran and the United States. Americans were also told to "consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation."
President Donald Trump said Friday that Israel was "very happy" with an agreement reached by his so-called Board of Peace for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft and U.S. officials said Israel was skeptical the militant Palestinian group would surrender its weapons.
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