One Palestinian killed, two injured by Israeli forces at Qalandiya checkpoint
The Palestinian Ministry of Health says a man was killed and two others injured after Israeli forces opened fire on them at the Qalandiya checkpoint located between the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem.
Qalandiya was built more than a decade ago as part of Israel’s separation barrier, which was deemed illegal by the International Court of Justice in 2004.
Israel to allow Palestinians to cross into northern Gaza on Monday
Netanyahu has confirmed that Israeli troops will allow Palestinians to cross into northern Gaza on Monday, after the release of three captives, including Arbel Yehud.
Netanyahu’s office said Yehud, soldier Agam Berger and another captive will be released by Hamas.
The Palestinian group said it handed over to mediators the list of captives to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Hamas to release Israeli captive Arbel Yehud and two others before Friday: Qatar
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has released a statement in which it said Hamas would hand over 29-year-old Arbel Yehud and two other captives before Friday.
The ministry also said that Israel would, in return, allow displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza starting Monday morning.
Qatar confirms agreement on Arbel Yehud’s release
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that an understanding has been reached between Israel and Hamas on the release of Arbel Yehud and two other captives before next Friday.
Spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said in a post on X that Hamas would also hand over three additional captives on Saturday in line with the agreement.
In return, Israeli authorities will allow the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza starting tomorrow morning.
Al-Ansari added that Hamas has agreed to hand over the list of captives to be released in the first part of the deal, while Israel would hand over a list of 400 people arrested since October 7, 2023.
Palestinians, forcibly displaced as a result of Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip for more than 15 months, try to get warm by lighting a fire as they continue to wait at a point close to the Netzarim Corridor on al-Rashid Street to return to their homes in the north after the completion of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement on January 26, 2025, in Gaza City, Gaza
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