Hamas released three captured Israeli citizens Eli Sharabi Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy under the terms of the ceasefire arrangement that began on January 19 which represented the fifth prisoner exchange since the truce took effect. Israel granted freedom to 183 Palestinian prisoners where hospitalization turned necessary for seven inmates because of their poor medical condition.
The International Committee of the Red Cross took control of the emaciated Israeli hostages after their release by Hamas before transporting them to Israel. People welcomed their relatives with joyful emotional reunions after being apart for several months. The children of Ohad Ben Ami described him as “strong but traumatized” whereas Eli Sharabi rejoined his mother and sister after his brother Yossi died from the Hamas-led October 7 attack.
Under the ceasefire agreement that started in mid-January both Israeli hostages received freedom and approximately 1,900 Palestinian prisoners gained their release. The document consists of three separate stages which detail the creation of lasting peace agreements and delivery of humanitarian aid and redevelopment of Gaza. There are continuing worries about the compliance status because the deal represents a weak and fragile truce structure. 
New satellite photos show that hundreds of temporary shelters have been built during the conflict for Palestinian refugees who fled the northern areas. To establish long-term peace both national leaders from Israel and among the Palestinian factions continue to pursue dialogue for negotiations. The people of the world follow this precise interplay with concern because they wish to see the violence cycles stop.
