In a recent development, Israel has taken a firm stance on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The Israeli government has declared that Palestinians will not be allowed to return to northern Gaza until Arbel Yehoud, one of the hostages, is released.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement stating that Yehoud was supposed to have been released on Saturday as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. However, Hamas has yet to comply with this demand.
Earlier, Hamas had released four female Israeli soldiers as a gesture of goodwill, but the release of Yehoud seems to be a sticking point in the negotiations between the two sides.
Israeli officials have expressed concern over the safety and well-being of Yehoud and have called for his immediate release. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to negotiate the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
As the world watches closely, the fate of the hostages and the future of the Gaza ceasefire hang in the balance. The international community has also been urged to intervene and help facilitate a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
