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

Reports are emerging that the rescued Israeli hostages were being held in the homes of civilians. Here’s just one message circulating via a Hamas telegram group: “The Israeli prisoners which were released a short while ago were being held by civilians, not by the Al-Qassam… pic.twitter.com/xFyxmt4HBu

CENTCOM Statement Regarding IDF Rescue Operations Today The humanitarian pier facility, including its equipment, personnel, and assets were not used in the operation to rescue hostages today in Gaza. An area south of the facility was used by the Israelis to safely return the… pic.twitter.com/Eg7BNE8Phf

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.