Zionist regime is set to release Gaza minors who were abducted arbitrarily in exchange for the remains of four captives

Reports from Israeli media on Monday indicate that the Palestinians set to be released were abducted despite not having participated in Hamas’ operation on October 7, 2023.

Hamas is anticipated to reveal the identities of the four captives on Thursday morning. The remains are set to be transferred back to the occupied territories later that day.

Thursday marks the 33rd day since the ceasefire agreement was implemented between Hamas and Israel, concluding a 15-month period of intense conflict involving Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Israeli authorities have confirmed that the transfer of the remains of captives is stipulated in the still-unreleased annex of the truce agreement.

Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages alive on Saturday.

On October 7, 2023, Israel commenced a significant military operation in Gaza following a notable assault by Hamas. This action by Hamas was in response to what they described as increased aggressions by Israel against the Palestinian population.

The Tel Aviv administration has not succeeded in meeting its stated goals of releasing captives and dismantling Hamas, despite the conflict resulting in the deaths of at least 48,284 Palestinians, the majority of whom were women and children, in the Gaza region.

Following 15 months of intense conflict, Israel has agreed to the negotiation terms long advocated by Hamas, resulting in the initiation of a ceasefire in Gaza, which commenced on January 19.

The ceasefire agreement is structured into three phases, each spanning 42 days. In the initial phase, which is presently underway, 33 Israeli captives are slated to be freed in a reciprocal exchange for approximately 2,000 Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned by the authorities.

Hamas has released 19 Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals in exchange for 985 Palestinians, according to recent reports.