By Staff Reporter
Hamas says four female Israeli soldiers will be released in Gaza as the second exchange of captives for Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal is expected later today.
The Palestinian Detainees’ Commission said the release of Palestinians under the terms of the deal will begin at 10am local time (08:00 GMT) from Israel’s Ofer Prison.
The UN has accused Israel of using “war-like” tactics in its military operation in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin city and its refugee camp as the death toll reaches at least 14 people killed by Israeli forces in five days.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said at least seven Palestinian children have died from the cold in Gaza since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel started almost a week ago.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 47,283 Palestinians and wounded 111,472 since October 7, 2023. At least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks that day and more than 200 taken captive.
