The deal will also see displaced Palestinians allowed to return to the northern Gaza Strip after a row sparked by Hamas breaching the unfolding ceasefire agreement
January 27, 2025 12:04
Six hostages including Arbel Yehoud and Agam Berger will be released this week as Palestinians return to the north of Gaza following a breakthrough in negotiations last night between a rowing Israel and Hamas.
The terror group’s failure to release Yehoud, a civilian, on Saturday alongside the four freed female IDF soldiers sparked outrage in Jerusalem.
Officials complained that Hamas had broken the terms of the ceasefire deal by failing to free civilians first and, in turn, blocked the northbound route from southern Gaza, preventing displaced Palestinians from returning.
Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire deal by not releasing Yehoud, a civilian, on Saturday[Missing Credit]
But a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday evening confirmed that a deal had been reached, securing the release of six hostages this week.
