Israel-Hamas Hostage Release Deal: Government Spokeswoman Briefing

Historic Hostage Release Agreement

• 🎯 A momentous day marks two years since Hamas's invasion of Israel, with a breakthrough in the war: the approval of the first phase of a plan for hostage and prisoner release.
• 🔑 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's objectives—return of hostages, defeat of Hamas, and ensuring Gaza no longer threatens Israel—are stated as achieved.
• 🤝 The agreement is framed as a national and moral victory for Israel, orchestrated by Netanyahu through military action, diplomatic efforts, and meetings with President Trump.

Details of the First Phase

• 🗓️ Following a cabinet and government meeting, a ceasefire will begin within 24 hours in Gaza.
• ⏳ A 72-hour window will commence after the ceasefire begins, during which all hostages are to be released.
• 🗺️ The IDF will redeploy to a designated "yellow line," leaving Israel in control of approximately 53% of the Gaza Strip.

Hostage Reception and Future Cooperation

• 🏥 Israel is prepared to receive hostages in all conditions, with specialists and hospitals ready to provide care.
• ⚠️ There will be no tolerance for hostages being paraded, with an expectation of respect and decorum from Hamas during the handover.
• 🤝 Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump have agreed to continue their cooperation, reflecting the strong relationship between Washington and Jerusalem.