Hamas, Israel complete fifth prisoner exchange under ceasefire

On Saturday, Israel and Hamas successfully completed their fifth prisoner swap under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire, with Hamas releasing three Israeli hostages—Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami—in exchange for Israel's release of 183 Palestinian prisoners. Among those released, 131 were returned to Gaza, and seven were deported to Egypt due to the severity of their charges. This exchange marks a significant step in the phased ceasefire agreement, which aims to conclude the ongoing conflict. The released Israeli hostages appeared visibly frail upon their handover to the International Committee of the Red Cross. As negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire are set to begin in Doha, Israeli authorities continue to grapple with the complex dynamics of detainee exchanges and regional stability. Meanwhile, former President Trump has proposed overseeing Gaza's reconstruction through real estate initiatives, emphasizing the need for US investment to bolster security in the region.