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A rocket attack launched by Hamas injured three people in southern Israel, triggering a series of Israeli airstrikes on central Gaza.

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, has claimed responsibility for targeting an Israeli tank in the southern Gaza Strip.

Hamas excluded Arbel Yehuda, a civilian hostage, from the swap. Hamas assured that Yehuda is alive and in good health. It promised to release her in the third swap set for next Saturday.

Israel confirmed the release of four female soldiers by Hamas on January 25, after 477 days in captivity. Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag were handed over to Israeli forces in Gaza by the Red Cross

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini has expressed support for the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

India welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the decision to release hostages on Thursday.

Netanyahu provided updates on the mandate given to negotiators in Qatar to push for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages held in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20.

Israeli airstrikes on Saturday killed at least 70 Palestinians across 30 separate airstrikes across Gaza, leading to the deaths of dozens.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to agree to a hostage release deal soon. He stated that failure to comply would result in unprecedented military actions in Gaza.