Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:36pm on 25 Jan 2025,Saturday International
Four Israeli female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released and are reported to be in stable condition, according to hospital sources. The women, taken on 7 October, mark the second group freed under a ceasefire agreement. In exchange, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, 70 of whom face deportation. Tensions rise as the Israeli government accuses Hamas of violating the deal by not releasing civilian hostage Arbel Yehud, who Hamas claims will be freed next week. In response, Israel delayed displaced Palestinians' return to northern Gaza. The fragile ceasefire remains under scrutiny amidst these developments.
