The individuals slated for release are Russian-Israeli citizen Alexander Troufanov, 29, Argentine-Israeli Yair Horn, 46, and US-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36. All three were taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz, located near the Gaza border, during the deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023

The women, including three Israeli soldiers kidnapped from the Nahal Oz army base on October 7, 2023, were subjected to harsh treatment, moved between underground tunnels and buildings, and forced to participate in Hamas propaganda videos

Israeli forces were initially set to pull out next week, but if granted, the extension would see them remain in five key positions until February 28. The request comes amid tensions over the implementation of the ceasefire agreement that ended 14 months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

The move, confirmed late Friday, has drawn sharp criticism from Israeli officials and raised concerns about the stability of the fragile truce. Three Israeli hostages were set to be freed on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel

Hamas has announced the release of Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. This exchange raises the total hostages freed since January 19 to 18, with Israel releasing 383 Palestinian detainees as part of the deal

At a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC on February 5, Trump proposed that the US take over Gaza, a region ravaged by war, and redevelop it economically after relocating its residents to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan

The release occurred in a low-key ceremony, highlighting the delicate nature of the exchange. The ICRC facilitated the handover, marking a key moment in the ongoing ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, potentially easing tensions between the two sides

The second strike, which targeted the neighboring town of Zawtar, injured four more people. The region, located north of the Litani River, lies only about 10 kilometers from the Israeli border

The complex agreement, negotiated over months by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, offers a six-week truce and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, a region devastated by 15 months of intense conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with top security officials on Tuesday to assess the situation. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the agreement was ready for implementation, depending on Hamas' acceptance

The assault, which the Israeli military described as a terrorist attack, took place near the village of al-Funduq, located on Highway 55. The dead victims have been identified as two women in their 70s and a 35-year-old police officer

“We will strike [the Houthis’] strategic infrastructure and decapitate its leaders. Just as we did to Haniyeh, Sinwar, and Nasrallah in Tehran, Gaza, and Lebanon, we will do in Hodeidah and Sanaa,” Katz declared at a ceremony commemorating Israeli security officers