News about ceasefire, Hamas, and Israel

Today, Israel carried out a remarkable rescue operation, freeing four hostages held by Hamas. We're committed to getting the release of all the hostages, and we expect Hamas to release them all — but if they don't, we'll do whatever it takes to get them all back home. Hamas is… pic.twitter.com/vxqxqBt0fz

Not only did Israel rescue four hostages, but it also denied Hamas and its ilk tens of prisoners for each rescued captive if a ceasefire deal is implemented. Terrorists that could have been swapped for the four hostages will now remain behind bars.

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant: “I have recently returned from the command and control center following the operation to rescue four hostages from Gaza. This is one of the most heroic and extraordinary operations I have witnessed over the course of 47 years serving in Israel’s… pic.twitter.com/I2F1BdQq9O

'It might expedite Hamas agreeing to a deal, but thats still up in the air' i24NEWS Middle East correspondent @ariel_oseran speaks on how the rescue of four hostages may play into ceasefire-hostage negotiations pic.twitter.com/mftaNBufef