Hamas names next hostages to be released
Hamas names next hostages to be released
Hamas has announced the names of three hostages set to be released in Gaza on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The individuals are Eli Sharabi, 52, Ohad Ben Ami, 56, and Or Levy, 34.
Since the ceasefire began on January 19, a total of 18 hostages have been released, with Israel returning 383 prisoners. Hamas states that an additional 183 hostages will be released on Saturday. By the end of this phase of the ceasefire in three weeks, around 33 hostages and 1,900 prisoners are expected to be freed. Israel reports that eight of the 33 hostages are deceased. Hamas captured 251 hostages and killed approximately 1,200 people in its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which ignited the conflict.
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reports that at least 47,500 Palestinians have died in Israel's offensive. The UN indicates that about two-thirds of Gaza's buildings have been damaged or destroyed due to these attacks.
Eli Sharabi was abducted from Kibbutz Beeri alongside his brother, Yossi, who has been confirmed deceased. Eli's wife and two daughters were killed during the attack. Ohad Ben Ami was also taken from Kibbutz Beeri, along with his wife, Raz, who was later released by Hamas. Or Levy, from Rishon LeZion, was captured after fleeing the Nova festival with his wife, Eynav. While he was taken hostage, Eynav's body was discovered where they had sought shelter.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has confirmed receipt of the list of hostages scheduled for release, and their families have been notified.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters expressed relief regarding the expected release of the three individuals. They stated their commitment to ensuring all hostages return home and emphasized the importance of proper burial for the deceased.
Before the names were released, Hamas criticized Israel for not meeting its promise to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, part of the ceasefire agreement. Salama Marouf, head of Hamas's media office, claimed the humanitarian situation is dire due to Israeli delays. He noted that only 8,500 of an anticipated 12,000 aid trucks had entered Gaza since the ceasefire began. In contrast, UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher mentioned that around 10,000 trucks carrying food, medicine, and tents had entered Gaza since the ceasefire started.
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