Families are heading to Israeli hospitals to reunite with 13 children and women who have been released by Hamas after 49 days. Meanwhile, Israel is preparing to release 39 individuals convicted of terrorism.
Hamas terrorists also released 12 workers from Thailand, who were taken prisoner on October 7th. These hostages are not part of the agreement between Israel and Hamas.
At this time, in a brief video, Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, states that Hamas is committed to adhering to the terms of the truce, on the condition that Israel reciprocates.
Haniyeh says: “Hamas will pursue its effort to halt the Israeli assault on Gaza, complete the prisoner exchange, end the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip and “attack” on the Al-Aqsa mosque in addition to enabling the Palestinian people to realize all of their legitimate national rights for an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital, self-determination and the return [of Palestinian refugees].”
