Three Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Exchange

On Saturday, three Israeli hostages—Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexandre Troufanov, and Iair Horn—were released by Hamas in the sixth exchange since a ceasefire began on January 19. The hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza, appearing to be in better health than previous releases. In return, Israel is set to release 369 Palestinian prisoners, marking the largest swap in this series. The ongoing negotiations have been facilitated by Egypt and Qatar, amidst a fragile ceasefire that faces tensions regarding humanitarian aid and the rebuilding of Gaza. The UN is also ramping up efforts to provide humanitarian relief in Gaza, with significant reconstruction challenges ahead. Meanwhile, President Trump has emphasized the need for a hard stance on the hostage situation and criticized the deteriorating health of released captives.