Jerusalem is reportedly preparing to free several high-profile Palestinian terrorists in exchange for the hostages.

The ceasefire is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas and securing the release of dozens of hostages captured in the militants’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack, which triggered the fighting.

An Israeli female soldier was freed by Gaza militants on Thursday the Israel Defense Forces IDF said in a statement A live broadcast showed Agam B

Katz, who had declared an end to administrative arrests of Jews in Judea and Samaria, summoned the young man's rabbis to his office

Hamas is set to release three more Israeli captives and five Thai captives on Thursday, while Israel is expected to free another 110 Palestinian detainees.

Shaul's remains were rescued in a covert operation just hours before the Israel-Hamas ceasefire was set to go into effect.

The Israel Police said in a statement on Monday that it had arrested two 21-year-old Israeli reserve soldiers on suspicion of security offenses related to Iran, in collaboration with the Israel Security Agency.

Israel says a Hamas list shows that eight of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire are dead. An Israeli government spokesperson told reporters Monday that Hamas says the other 25 are alive.

Two hundred Palestinian prisoners have also been released today by Israel in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal.

‘The returnees, accompanied by IDF and Shin Bet forces, recently crossed the border into the territory of the State of Israel and are now on their way to the initial absorption point in the Gaza Strip, where they will meet with their parents.’ This is the second group of Israeli hostages who have been released by Hamas and handed over to Israel.

Yehud is thought to be held by Islamic Jihad, leading to apparent concern that Hamas may attempt to put off her release; IDF says troops killed gunman posing threat amid ceasefire