Summary
Hamas is asking Israel to release well-known Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement. This deal, led by President Donald Trump, involves exchanging hostages held in Gaza for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails. The deal details are still being worked out, and some prominent prisoners are currently excluded from the list.
Key Facts
- Hamas wants Israel to release high-profile prisoners like Marwan Barghouti and Ahmad Saadat.
- Israel plans to release around 250 Palestinian prisoners but excluded these well-known figures.
- Twenty Israeli hostages are expected to be released as part of this agreement.
- President Donald Trump proposed the ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal to end the war in Gaza.
- The U.S. envoy promised to discuss the exclusion of certain prisoners with Israel's Prime Minister.
- The agreement's first phase includes a ceasefire and partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
- Aid is now moving into Gaza more freely, with hundreds of trucks expected daily.
- It is unclear how the hostages will be released, as there is precedent for public displays by Hamas.
