Hamas Hostage Swap Details Emerge
New developments in the hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas have emerged, as detailed in a recently published cabinet decision.
The agreement involves exchanging up to 300 Palestinian prisoners for up to 100 live Israeli hostages over a period of up to ten days.
Initial Swap
The first phase of the exchange will see the release of 50 Israeli hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners, with the hostages and prisoners being released in groups of four every day.
The prisoners will be freed in exchange for the handover of at least ten Israeli hostages to the Israeli security forces, even though the exact number is not specified in the document. This phase also includes a 24-hour ceasefire.
Second Phase
The second phase of the deal will involve the release of an additional 50 Israeli hostages in exchange for up to 150 more Palestinian prisoners, following the same pattern as the initial phase.
Enrichment Insights
The first phase of the deal includes the release of 33 hostages, starting with women, children, and the elderly. The initial three hostages released were Romi Gonen, 24; Emily Damari, 28; and Doron Steinbrecher, 31.
The elderly (men over 50) will be released in exchange for an exchange key of 1:3 life sentences + 1:27 other sentences.
About 100 Palestinian prisoners will be exiled outside of Gaza and the West Bank.
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