
Khan Younus, Gaza Strip (APP)-Hamas-led militants liberated eight hostages on Thursday as a part of it Seas Fire in the Gaza StripBut the chaos of some kidnappers shut down by crowds of thousands of masked militants by masked militants protested angry with Israel.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Palestinians displaced from central Gaza to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip, after allowing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, He traveled to his homes in the North Gaza Strip. (AP Photo/Abdul Karim Hana)
Israel later began releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners when initially discussed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who demanded that arbitrators assure safe expulsion for the hostages who move forward. ۔ He later said that he had received this commitment.
Hamas released seven of the hostages in front of a destroyed house His deceased leader, Yahya SnwarAs soon as thousands of people pressured. The militant group called it a “message of commitment”, but it started the latest work in a series of disputes that sent us and Arab mediators to end harmony.
The purpose of the ceasefire is to finally the deadliest and end The most destructive battle Fighting between Israel and Hamas ever, and on October 7, 2023, the release of dozens of hostages kidnapped in the militant group, which incited the war.
A demonstration of power as hostages is issued
AP representative Karen Chamas has reported the latest from Gaza, as the first of the eight hostages has been released by Hamas.
First hostage – A 20 -year -old soldier, Agni Burjar, when Hamas parades in front of a small mob in a camp of Jabalia refugees in northern Gaza.
Hours later, a scene of chaos came to light in the southern city of Khan Younis to the other seven. Hundreds of militants from Hamas and small Islamic jihad groups arrived with a convoy, and thousands gathered to see, with some bombing buildings with roofs.
In the footage, 29 -year -old hostage Rubble Jews were surprised when masked militants pushed them back by a crowded crowd. Gaddy Musa, an 80 -year -old Israeli man, and five Thai workers were also released. Both Jews and Moses are dual German Israeli citizens.
Israel identified the Thai hostages issued by: Vachra Srin, 33; Pongsak Thina, 36; Sithyan Swonkham, 35; Surask Ramno, 32; And 27 -year -old Bannut set. Thai officials said their health was good.
During the Hamas attack, several foreign workers were also taken along with dozens of Israeli civilians and soldiers. Twenty -three Thai More than 100 hostages were held during a week -long ceasefire in November 2023. Israel says three Thai are in captivity, two of whom think they are dead.
Jews were the center of a dispute earlier this week, which will be released hostage. The United States, Egypt and Qatar, which broke the ceasefire after a year of tough talks, resolved it with an agreement that Jews would be released with others on Thursday.
About 20 friends of Jews gathered in southern Israel when there was a scene of tensions on television. Something. Others’ hands were on their eyes or mouth. After handing over the Red Cross, the crowd burst into tears.
Netanyahu condemned the “shocking scenes” and called on international mediators to ensure the protection of the hostages in the future release.
The cese fire remains for now but the next step will be more difficult
In the first phase of the ceasefire, Hamas has released a total of 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children, older adults and the sick or injured, in exchange for about 2,000 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Israel says Hamas has confirmed that eight of the eight hostages issued at this phase have died.
A line of white buses carrying Palestinian prisoners was released on Thursday to release the West Bank and headed towards Betona near Ramullah on the occupied West Bank, where relatives and events are awaiting.
Those released from prisons on Thursday include Zakaria Zubedi, A famous leader and theater director of militants Those who played in 2021 dramatically in 2021 before re -considering.
In addition, about 30 people who are sentenced to life imprisonment will be released after committing life -threatening attacks against Israelis.
Palestinians have encouraged the release of prisoners who see them as widespread heroes who have sacrificed to occupy the lands of Israel that they want for future states. ۔
Meanwhile, Israeli forces have mostly pulled back from Gaza, which allows hundreds of thousands of people to be allowed. Go back to the rest of their homes And a humanitarian group to increase aid.
The agreement calls for talks with Israel and Hamas The second step In which Hamas will release the rest of the hostages and the ceasefire will continue indefinitely. If there is no agreement, the war can resume at the beginning of March.
Israel says Hamas is obliged to destroy, even after the militant group Re -considered its rule over Gaza Within hours of war. A prominent right -wing colleague in Netanyahu’s alliance is already demanding a ceasefire to resume after the first phase of the ceasefire.
Hamas says it will not release the rest of the hostages without the end of the war and complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Tens of thousands of people were killed
Hamas began the war when it struck thousands of fighters in Israel. The militants killed about 1, 1200 people, mostly civilians, and About 250 250 kidnapped.
Israel’s upcoming wind and ground war were among them Deadly and extremely destructive According to the Gaza Ministry of Health in the decades, more than 47,000 Palestinians have been killed, more than half of them women and children, who do not say how many of the dead were militants.
The Israeli military says it killed more than 17,000 fighters without providing evidence, and went hugely to try to save civilians. Hamas has been accused of civilian deaths because its fighters work in dense residential palaces and put military infrastructure near homes, schools and mosques.
Israeli aggression has changed the whole palaces In the mound of gray debrisAnd It is not clear that anything will be rebuilt. About 90 % of Gaza’s population is displaced, often, many times, hundreds of thousands of people live in squilled tents camps or shutter schools.
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The Shurafa reported from the United Arab Emirates from Dubai, Dear Al -Bala, the Gaza Strip, and Craws. The Associated Press Writers, the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, Israel, and Natali Melzar, were cooperated by the Israeli city of Natalie Melzar.
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