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.
The head of United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon said on Saturday it was critical to ensure other UN agencies and Lebanese troops could assume the tasks carried out by the force before it begins withdrawing at the end of this year.
An Egyptian man deported from the US to Equatorial Guinea who criticized the conduct of security forces there has been held for a week at a gendarmerie station, one of his lawyers said.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz proposed Thursday that Turkey take in Hamas members from Gaza, amid growing tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem, a suggestion delivered with all the diplomatic subtlety of a passive-aggressive group chat message.
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