The Red Cross is worried about Israeli hostages still in Gaza. This weekend, Hamas is expected to release three captives, but there are concerns about a ceasefire breaking down. Israel threatened to restart fighting if the hostages are not freed by Saturday. Despite their disagreements, both Israel and Hamas seem to want to keep the truce alive.
Since the ceasefire began on January 19, violence has decreased a lot, but tensions are high. Israeli officials demand that Hamas give back three healthy hostages or face the end of the ceasefire. Recently released Israeli hostages looked very thin and scared, which has made many people angry in Israel.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which helps with hostage releases, said they need access to the hostages to ensure they are safe. After a recent handover, they asked for a more respectful process next time. Hamas stated they want to stick to the ceasefire and finish the next release on schedule.
In Israel, hostages’ families protested, calling for respect for the terms of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, many Arab nations have united against U.S. President Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and move its people to other countries. Gazan residents, like Abu Mohamed al-Husari, are upset and claim they belong there.
On October 7, Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in many deaths. The conflict has caused considerable suffering, with many deaths in Gaza. Everyone is waiting to see if the ceasefire will hold, as further violence seems imminent if negotiations fail.
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