Palestinian Resistance to release 3 Israeli Captives on Saturday
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The exchange was reinstated after had Hamas originally postponed it due to Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, sparking fears fighting might resume in the strip.
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Israeli captive Or Levy, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is escorted by Hamas fighters (AP)
The Spokesperson for Izz al-Deen al-Qassam Brigades announced on Friday that 3 Israeli captives will be released on Saturday, in the sixth exchange within the framework of the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
The 3 captives set to be released are Iair Horn, 46, Sagui Dekel Chen, 36, and Sasha Troufanov, 29. with Troufanov getting released by the Quds Brigades of the Islamic Jihad as announced by its spokesperson Abu Hamza.
"Israel" on the other hand will be releasing 369 Palestinian prisoners, 36 of them sentenced to life and 333 of them arrested after October 7, 2023.
Hamas postpones hostage exchange amid Israeli violations
Hamas had announced that they would postpone tomorrow's captive release indefinitely after recording numerous Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in three weeks, including the obstruction of aid into the Gaza Strip.
The spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades Abu Obeida said that Hamas' leadership has been monitoring "Israel's" violations, including preventing the return of Palestinians to the northern district, targeting them across Gaza, and preventing relief aid entries.
Hamas previously believed that "Israel" was working towards obstructing the ceasefire deal, as Israeli statements surrounding the second phase of the ceasefire showed an unwillingness to move on and adhere to the deal.
Israeli media echoed these concerns, with reports saying that the Israeli delegation to Qatar holds no real authority and is only there for show, signaling Netanyahu's intention to obstruct the move toward the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Egyptian sources confirmed yesterday that mediation efforts to put the ceasefire deal back on track were showing positive signs and resolved several issues including approval for several humanitarian organizations to deliver aid to Gaza and authorizing prefabricated homes and tents into the Strip.
