Key Facts

• Israel freed five Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
• The released individuals were taken to a hospital in Deir el-Balah for medical checks.
• Relatives of the released prisoners gathered to learn about missing family members.
• Gaza’s Health Ministry received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel, adding to a total of 270 bodies returned under the ceasefire.
• Many of the returned bodies reportedly showed signs of torture, like bound hands and facial injuries.
• The release and body exchanges are part of an agreement mediated by Turkiye, Egypt, and Qatar, with U.S. involvement.
• Despite the ceasefire, reports suggest ongoing Israeli attacks, with alleged ceasefire violations.
• Israel reportedly launched strikes in southern Gaza, resulting in Palestinian casualties.