In a significant diplomatic development amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the Israeli cabinet granted approval to a pivotal agreement after extensive deliberations that extended into the early hours of Wednesday in Jerusalem to release 50 hostages held by the terrorist group
The breakthrough pact, marking the first major diplomatic stride since the conflict’s inception on October 7, entails a mutual understanding between Israel and Hamas to liberate 50 hostages currently held by Gaza militants.
The essence of the deal involves the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli penitentiaries and the implementation of intermittent ceasefires.
The hostages in question, comprising women and children, including at least three American nationals, are slated to regain their freedom under the terms of this arrangement. Sources familiar with the agreement suggest that the initial batch of hostages could be liberated as early as Thursday, ushering in a palpable sense of relief for those affected.
Initiated on Tuesday, the deliberations leading to the Israeli cabinet’s approval of the deal unfolded over an extended period, culminating in the early morning hours of Wednesday in the historic city of Jerusalem.
Some families have increased calls to the government to push efforts to the release of all hostages abducted during the October 7, massacre of Jews which sparked the war between the terrorist group Hamas and Israel.
