"What a difference a day makes. On Tuesday the war in Gaza had entered its third year: then 24 hours later came the single most significant step to bring it to an end. Hamas agreed to release all remaining 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. In exchange, Israel will release almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and withdraw its forces to agreed demarcation lines. Apart from stopping the death and destruction, more aid will flow into Gaza immediately."
"Terror group has been decimated, and its leaders realised that basic survival was the priority"
The war in Gaza had entered its third year before a sudden diplomatic breakthrough changed the situation. Hamas agreed to release all remaining 48 hostages, of whom about 20 are believed to be alive. Israel will free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and withdraw forces to agreed demarcation lines. The deal halts further death and destruction and enables an immediate increase in humanitarian aid entering Gaza. The outcome reflects the severe degradation of Hamas’s capabilities and a leadership decision to prioritize basic survival over continued fighting. The exchange sets conditions for reduced hostilities and relief for civilians.
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