Hamas releases three Israelis on Saturday in exchange under ceasefire

Hamas releases three Israelis on Saturday in exchange under ceasefire

The Hamas has the names of three Israeli gaza . This will be the fifth round of prisoners in the context of the ongoing ceasefire. The Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed that Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy should be released on the 491st day of their captivity. In return, numerous Palestinian prisoners are to be released.

background of the prisoners

Ohad Ben Ami, 56 years old, was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from his home in the Kibbutz Be’eri. His wife, Raz Ben Ami, was also captured, but released during the ceasefire in November 2023. Eli Sharabi, 52 years old, was also kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri. According to the Kibbutz, his wife and daughters were murdered on October 7th. His brother Yossi Sharabi, who was also captured, died in Gaza, where his body is still, the Israeli military.

or Levy, 34 years old, was on October 7th at the Nova Music Festival when he was kidnapped. His wife Eynav was murdered during the attack.

Details on the ceasefire

As part of the ceasefire agreed in Qatar last month, Hamas had promised to relieve women, children, children, older people and sick people primarily. Since the ceasefire came into force on January 19, Hamas has released 18 hostages from Gaza together with its allies - including five Thai citizens who were released outside the agreement. In return, the Israeli government released 583 Palestinians who were imprisoned - including some who are serving lifelong prison terms for serious crimes, as well as a significant number of children who were recorded without public indictment or process.

criticism of the implementation of the agreement

The announcement on Friday came almost three hours later than expected after Hamas accused the Israeli government on Friday, “continuously hesitation and hesitation to implement the humanitarian protocol of the agreement.” In an explanation it was said that “the obligations set out in the agreement were not implemented as intended for what the suffering” of the Palestinians in Gaza.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza

The United Nations report that "challenges in the delivery of critical humanitarian aid goods Gaza continues to exist, ”added, however, that the prices have dropped and the distribution of humanitarian aid within Gazas after the Israeli military's withdrawal has become easier from urban areas.