Hamas was set to release three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals today, including 20-year-old soldier Agam Berger, who has already been transferred to Israeli forces via the Red Cross, the military confirmed.
Two other Israelis expected to be freed are Arbel Yehoud, 29, and Gadi Mozes, 80, alongside five Thai nationals.
In exchange, Israel will release 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 minors, according to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is likely to cease operations on Thursday as Israel maintains its opposition to the organisation, despite international support.
The agency warned the closure would “sabotage Gaza’s recovery and political transition”.
More than 376,000 Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza since Israeli forces withdrew from major roads, the UN humanitarian office reported.
Thousands continued their journey north on Wednesday, forming a miles-long column along Gaza’s coastal road.
The Gaza health ministry reported the death toll has reached 47,417 since the conflict began, with 111,571 people injured.
In a separate incident, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 Palestinians in the West Bank town of Tubas on Wednesday, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military said the strike targeted armed militants.
