"Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Holds as Hostages are Released and Aid Reaches Gaza"

The Gaza cease-fire enters its second day, allowing for the release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. On the first day of the truce, Hamas released 24 hostages, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians. Hamas has provided a list of 14 hostages to be released, and Israel is preparing to release 42 prisoners. The truce agreement stipulates that Hamas will release one Israeli hostage for every three prisoners freed. The United Nations has been able to scale up the delivery of humanitarian aid during the cease-fire, but both sides are tempered by the fact that not all hostages will be freed and the brevity of the pause.