latest 3 hostages for 369 terrorists and detainees

The Guardian February 16, 2025
Since the truce began last month 19 Israeli hostages have been released in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas and Israel are implementing the first 42-day phase of the ceasefire that nearly collapsed last week after Hamas said it would pause releases over Israeli ceasefire violations.

Israel has also accused Hamas of ceasefire violations.

Netanyahu credited “President Trump’s firm stance” with ensuring Saturday’s releases went ahead.

Out of 251 people seized in Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel that sparked the war 70 remain in Gaza, including 35 the Israeli military says are dead.

The second phase of the ceasefire, still to be negotiated, is expected to include the release of the remaining hostages and discussions on ending the war.

“Israel will now have to decide what they will do,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“The United States will back the decision they make!”