Five Israeli female soldiers are scheduled to be released from Gaza on Sunday, marking the first day of a planned ceasefire, as reported by KAN news. The deal, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, also includes the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Two American citizens, Keith Siegel and Sagie Dekel-Chen, will be freed during the initial phase of the agreement, confirmed by a senior US official. This phase will reportedly last 42 days and involve the release of 33 hostages.
Ruby Chen, father of American-Israeli IDF Sgt. Itay Chen, expressed frustration that the agreement does not outline the release of all hostages, emphasizing the need for clarity on future phases. The Prime Minister’s Office stated that final details are still being negotiated.
