President Trump reinforced his argument that Palestinians from Gaza should be resettled in Egypt and Jordan , despite leaders of those countries rejecting the notion.
Hamas has confirmed that its military chief, Mohammed Deif, has been killed. Three Israelis and five Thai citizens held in Gaza have been freed. The handover on Thursday of seven hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza , was delayed by a chaotic crowd surging towards the group, despite an escort of heavily armed militants, jostling and blocking their passage to waiting Red Cross vehicles.
Agam Berger, 20, the last female soldier held in Gaza, had been released earlier from northern Gaza. The border was scheduled to open on Sunday under the hostage-ceasefire deal. Liri Albag, a former hostage freed last week, has called for the release of the remaining captives still kept by Hamas and other Jihadi groups in Gaza since the 7 October attacks.
Our unity and hope scare our enemies, amazes our loved ones and comforts those among us. I hope everyone will see the light. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa says if its humanitarian work in Gaza is forced to halt, it would potentially jeopardise the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The organization representing families of hostages held in Gaza has celebrated the news that three male hostages are due to be released Saturday, the AP reports. Israeli officials say around 80 hostages remain captive in Gaza, including three kidnapped before 7 October.
