The next Israeli hostage release is being delayed by Hamas
Hamas has said that it is “delaying the return of the displaced to the northern Gaza Strip, targeting them with shelling and gunfire”, and not allowing relief supplies of all kinds to enter as agreed upon. The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump said that Palestinians would not be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan for the US to take over Gaza.
Hamas choreographed a show of force for the Hostages
Hamas on Saturday handed over four Israeli female soldiers, who were abducted in Gaza during the conflict with Israel last year, to the Red Cross. The soldiers were abducted from their base on the Gaza border and were held by Hamas since October 7, 2023. They were freed in a ceremony organised by Hamas in the Gaza City.