Three Israeli Hostages Set for Release Amid Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas has announced the release of three Israeli hostages, escalating tensions around the ceasefire amid ongoing concerns over remaining captives.
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The U.S.-Israeli dual national emphasized that strong leadership and authority from the White House is what he believes got him out of captivity.
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International concern over the stability of the ceasefire reached new heights after Hamas threatened not to release any more hostages – in direct violation of the agreement – after it claimed that Israel had violated the treaty by not facilitating the transport of humanitarian aid and targeting Palestinians in airstrikes.
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Egypt's leader is choosing a different approach to Jordan's King Abdullah II, who recently met Trump at the White House.
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Jordan's Royal Air Force began a new aid operation to Gaza soon after the ceasefire began last month between Israel and Hamas.
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Egypt is now launching a diplomatic effort to garner support for its plan.
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The war has killed over 48,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s health Ministry, which does not say how many were fighters.
Hamas names 3 Israeli hostages to be released Saturday as part of Gaza ceasefire
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Hamas will free three hostages — Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Alexander Troufanov and Iair Horn — on Saturday, a spokesperson for the militant group said Friday.
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After the release of more captives, the ceasefire is expected to move to its second phase on March 1 although it is still unclear how that will proceed.
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Hamas' decision to comply with the deal's original terms should end the standoff that imperiled the fragile ceasefire agreement — unless President Trump has other plans.
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The announcement came after days of uncertainty about whether the cease-fire agreed to last month would hold.
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The announcement comes after a dispute this week between Hamas and Israel over the Gaza ceasefire, after Hamas said it wouldn’t release Israeli hostages Saturday as planned due to alleged Israeli violations.
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But Israelis worry it could be a deadly pact for the Jewish nation because it will also end the war with the genocidal terrorist group still likely intact and in charge of Gaza.
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Seventy-six hostages remain in captivity, 73 of whom were abducted on October 7.
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The hostage announcement comes just days after uncertainty about whether or not the cease-fire agreement last month would hold.
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Summary
Three Israeli hostages, Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel Chen, and Alexander Troufanov, will be released Saturday as part of a fragile ceasefire deal. The announcement follows a week of escalating tensions between Hamas and Israel regarding ceasefire terms, with accusations of violations on both sides. Released hostages report severe conditions, with some remaining captives believed to be in critical states. As the ceasefire approaches its end, fears grow over potential renewed conflict, compounded by U.S. President Trump's controversial proposal for the resettlement of Palestinians outside Gaza, drawing widespread condemnation.
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