Naama Levy, a 20-year-old Israeli soldier, was released after 477 days in Hamas captivity. Following her release, Hamas plans to free three additional Israelis—Arbel Yehoud (29), Agam Berger (19), and Gadi Moses (80)—as part of a fragile ceasefire, which also facilitates the release of Palestinian prisoners. This release highlights the ongoing negotiations amidst a ceasefire that aims to address the plight of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Israeli officials confirmed the lives of the upcoming hostages, amidst reports of eight others currently believed deceased, shedding light on the complexity and human cost of this prolonged conflict.