Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting

Avichay Adraeearabic spokesperson Avichay

These instructions will remain in effect" until further notice and until "Hamas fulfils its commitments

Adraee said

We want to go back, even though our houses are destroyed. We miss our homes so much."

Rafiqa Subh, waiting to return to Beit Lahia, said

The families cannot breathe. We are under immense stress... We will do everything, we will fight until the end, until the last hostage

returns ... said Ifat Kalderon, whose cousin Ofer Kalderon is still held in Gaza

So far, I don't know whether my house is still standing or destroyed. I don't know if my mother is alive or dead. I haven't been able to contact her for a month,

she said

The question is now, after clear violations by the Israelis, how will the US respond? Will they use pressure to ensure adherence, or are we seeing the breakdown of this pause in hostilities so soon after the signing?”

Hellyer said

This is a very delicate matter,

Gershon Baskin, a former Israeli hostage negotiator who used to speak to Hamas through backchannels, told CNN

The issue of hostage release became a test for both sides,

he said

The IDF warns the Gazan public not to approach the area until it is opened,

the statement added

Daniel Hagarirear admiral

Today, as part of these ongoing efforts, we welcomed home four more Israeli hostages after 477 days in Hamas captivity: Liri Albag, aged 19, Naama Levy, aged 20, Karina Ariev, aged 20, Daniella Gilboa, aged 20, four IDF soldiers who were all abducted by Hamas from Nahal Oz on October 7th, 2023,

IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said

Hamas failed to meet its obligations to first release Israeli female civilian hostages as part of the agreement. We are determined to the return of Arbel Yehoud, an Israeli citizen kidnapped from Nir Oz, and also Shiri Bibas and her two children, Kfir and Ariel, whose welfare we are extremely concerned about,

he added, as he went to also thank Egypt, the US, and Qatar for their efforts in mediation

Israel will not allow the passage of Gazans to the northern part of the Gaza Strip until the release of civilian Arbel Yehud, who was supposed to be released today, is arranged,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said

Hamas did not comply with the agreement on its obligation to return civilian females first."

Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said