The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the US, enters its seventh day with reports of ceasefire violations and the ongoing release of prisoners. Four female Israeli soldiers were freed by Hamas, while 200 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel. The situation remains tense as Israel threatens to prevent displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza and delays in Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon raise concerns.
A fragile truce in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 47,283 Palestinians in Gaza, enters its seventh day. While the ceasefire, initiated nearly a week ago, brought a temporary halt to the fighting, tensions remain high. Reports indicate that a displaced Palestinian was killed and others injured by Israeli army gunfire on Salah Al-Din and Al-Rashid streets in central Gaza.
Eyewitnesses described the incident as a violation of the ceasefire agreement, stating that the Israeli army fired at displaced Palestinians at the furthest accessible point on the streets that connect the southern and northern parts of Gaza. Medical sources confirmed that the casualties were transported to Al-Awda and Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospitals.In a parallel development, 114 Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli Ofer prison, transported via three Red Cross buses to Ramallah. This follows a US-brokered agreement involving the release of four female Israeli soldiers held by Hamas in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. The four freed soldiers were flown to a hospital in an Israeli Air Force helicopter, reunited with their families, and receiving medical treatment. Their release was met with jubilant celebrations by thousands of Palestinians in Ramallah.Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to prevent displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement. Netanyahu's office claimed that Hamas breached the agreement by failing to free Israeli captive Arbel Yehud. Israel demanded proof from Hamas that Yehud is alive and will be released next week. Additionally, in a separate development, the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon faces delays, according to the Lebanese army. The army accused Israel of procrastinating in complying with the terms of the ceasefire agreement, which stipulated the withdrawal of Israeli troops by Sunday. The Lebanese army also urged residents to refrain from entering the border region due to the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance
ISRAEL-HAMAS CEASEFIRE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS HOSTAGE RELEASE GAZA WAR LEBANON WITHDRAWAL BENJAMIN NETANYAHU US-MEDIATED DEAL
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