The Islamic group Hamas has freed three more Israeli hostages under the terms of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Israel also released more than 180 Palestinian detainees.
The fifth round of releases took place on Saturday. Israeli forces and other sources said three men were freed. This brings the total number of captives released by Hamas to 16.
Israel also freed 183 Palestinian detainees. More than 760 have now been released under the agreement.
The 6-week ceasefire went into effect on January 19. Under the deal, Hamas agreed to release 33 hostages in stages. Israel said it will release about 1,900 Palestinians in return.
Hamas also released five Thai nationals on January 30, separate from the deal.
US President Donald Trump said earlier that Palestinians in Gaza should be resettled.
Hamas has reacted sharply to the remarks. It has also criticized Israeli forces for not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. It remains to be seen whether the ceasefire will hold and the release of hostages will proceed as planned.
The fifth round of releases took place on Saturday. Israeli forces and other sources said three men were freed. This brings the total number of captives released by Hamas to 16.
Israel also freed 183 Palestinian detainees. More than 760 have now been released under the agreement.
The 6-week ceasefire went into effect on January 19. Under the deal, Hamas agreed to release 33 hostages in stages. Israel said it will release about 1,900 Palestinians in return.
Hamas also released five Thai nationals on January 30, separate from the deal.
US President Donald Trump said earlier that Palestinians in Gaza should be resettled.
Hamas has reacted sharply to the remarks. It has also criticized Israeli forces for not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. It remains to be seen whether the ceasefire will hold and the release of hostages will proceed as planned.
Similar Readings (5 items)
Israel accuses Hamas of failing to return bodies of many deceased hostages
Conversation: All 20 living hostages held by Hamas released, Israeli military says
Summary: All 20 living hostages held by Hamas released, Israeli military says
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages
More hostages released amid calls to extend pause in fighting in Gaza
Summary
5th round of hostage releases under Gaza ceasefire: Hamas freed 3 Israeli hostages, bringing total to 16; Israel released 183 Palestinians, making 763 in total. The agreement calls for Hamas to release 33 captives and Israel to free around 1,900 Palestinians. US President Trump suggested resettling
Statistics
172
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: 109fd48b-39e5-4df4-a013-c19452b25f98
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250209_01/
Date: Feb. 9, 2025
Created: 2025/02/10 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 06:22
Last Read: 2025/02/10 07:19