Gaza Deal: Hamas To Release 3 More Hostages, Israel To Free 183 Palestinian Prisoners

Jerusalem: Hamas announced on Friday that they will release three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in view of the Gaza deal with Israel. In exchange, Israel is expected to free 183 Palestinian prisoners. This breakthrough is part of an ongoing agreement aimed at easing tensions in the region. The three Israeli hostages, identified as Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy, were announced by Hamas for release in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The exchange is part of a fragile ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

The three Israeli hostages were taken captive during the Hamas-led attack on October 7 in the year 2023. Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi were kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri, while Or Levy was abducted from the Nova music festival.

In exchange for the release of the Israeli hostages, Israel is expected to free 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including 18 serving life sentences, 54 serving long sentences, and 111 detained in the Gaza Strip during the war.

However, the exchange has been marred by accusations of ceasefire breaches and delays in aid deliveries. Hamas has accused Israel of delaying the entry of humanitarian supplies, including food, tents, and mobile homes, agreed upon under the truce deal.

"This demonstrates clear manipulation of relief and shelter priorities," Hamas said in a statement.

Israel has denied the accusations, saying it has allowed thousands of trucks, including tents and shelters, to enter Gaza.

Despite the challenges, the ceasefire has held, and work on the second stage of the multi-phase agreement has begun. An Israeli negotiating team is expected to fly to Doha on Saturday to discuss the release of around 60 male hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

Further details regarding the reports are being awaited.