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The exchange of hostages and prisoners is, for the Israelis, certainly the biggest point. Getting the remaining hostages from October 7th, 2023. This would be in exchange for prisoners in Israeli custody. And this is by far has been the biggest point of contention.
The release of hostages is seen as great news, but there is concern that Israel might try to scuttle the deal or violate it after getting the hostages back.
The peace deal's failure would primarily harm Palestinian civilians and hostages, highlighting the human cost of political maneuvers.
The Israeli ceasefire, though not fully adhered to, has not been scrapped, and living hostages are expected to be returned to Israel by midday on Monday. Israel has published a list of 250 names it will release after the hostages are returned.
The emotional reunion of the 20 Israeli hostages with their families after more than 700 days in captivity is a poignant reminder of the human impact of geopolitical conflicts. These reunions provide a rare moment of joy amidst the broader context of ongoing violence.
The return of each hostage is not only a moment of homecoming and relief, it's a triumph of faith, of courage, and of our shared humanity. We pray, and so many people are working so hard. One of healing as we begin and embark on the next chapter, which God willing, after far too long, will be a lasting and enduring peace.
The atrocities in Gaza have resulted in tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians being killed, and Hamas continues to hold 20 hostages. This is a ceasefire, not peace, and it's irresponsible for corporate news to suggest otherwise.
Hamas was supposed to release all 28 bodies of deceased hostages under the ceasefire deal, but only four have been returned, leading to international outrage.
Hamas communicated to mediators that it didn't know the locations of all the deceased hostages' bodies, leading to an agreement to establish an international task force for recovery.
There is skepticism about the sincerity of the peace deal, with concerns that it is merely a tactic to regain hostages while continuing military operations.