Udaipur, January 27, 2025 - On January 25, 2025, Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement. This prisoner swap is the second exchange under the ongoing six-week truce. The Palestinian prisoners released include long-serving inmates and those with lengthy sentences.
10,000 Palestinians Crossing to Return Home
In the latest development, around 10,000 displaced Palestinians are returning to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip. They are crossing the so-called Netzarim Corridor, with Israel's military stating that Palestinians will be allowed to use al-Rashid Street for their journey.
Qatar’s Role in Ceasefire Deal
Qatar played a key role in the ceasefire deal, announcing that Hamas has agreed to release female Israeli captive Arbel Yehud, along with two others. The country also provided information on the conditions of the Palestinian prisoners set to be freed in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
Palestinian Opposition to US Proposal
Palestinians have strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s proposal to forcibly displace Gaza’s residents to Egypt and Jordan, raising concerns of ethnic cleansing.
Impact of the Ongoing Conflict
Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, Israel’s war on Gaza has resulted in over 47,306 Palestinian deaths and 111,483 injuries. On the same day, Hamas-led attacks on Israel killed 1,139 people, with more than 200 taken captive.
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Extension
The US and Lebanon have announced the extension of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal until February 18, 2025 after Israeli forces failed to withdraw from southern parts of Lebanon. The conflict saw the deaths of 22 people who were attempting to return to their homes.
This continues to be a developing situation as both sides remain engaged in tense negotiations.
Source: Media Reports
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