Hamas plans to release hostages: a German victim among them!

Hamas plans to release hostages: a German victim among them!

Kibbuz Beeri, Israel - The situation in the Gaza Strip is shaped by intensive negotiations and humanitarian efforts. The Hamas plans according to T-Online to leave three hostages next Saturday. Among the kidnapped people is also the German-Israeli Ohad Ben Ami, whose release was confirmed from both sides. The other two hostages are Eli Sharabi and Or Levy. In return, Israel will release 183 Palestinian prisoners from his prisons.

The 55-year-old Ben Ami was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from his home in Kibbutz Beeri. Since January 19, 2025, when the ceasefire came into force, 18 Israeli hostages have already been released. As part of these ceasefire, Israel has released around 600 Palestinian prisoners. The release of Ben Ami and the other hostages is part of an agreement that provides for the release of 33 hostages.

The complicated hostage situation

Hamas has so far kidnapped 251 hostages, of which 76 still linger in the Gaza Strip. According to reports, 34 of these hostages are considered dead, which the Israeli government is particularly concerned because they fear the fate of Shiri Silberman-Bibas and her two little sons who were 8.5 months and 4 years old during the kidnapping. Hamas explained that both sons and the mother are dead, which is not recognized by the Israeli authorities.

The release of the Palestinian prisoners, which is among the conditions of the agreement, is mainly supported by the Palestinian Prisoners' Club, who reports that among the 183 prisoners to be released are 18 with lifelong imprisonment and 54 with long -term prison terms. 111 of the prisoners to be free come from the Gaza Strip.

background of the ceasefire

The latest agreement comes in a context in which Israel and Hamas have agreed on a break in the Gaza War. This first time in a long time is expected to take six weeks and initially enables the release of female hostages, minors and older men. Another element of the agreement includes that Israel is exposed to 30 Palestinian prisoners for every civilian hostage and for each soldier 50.

A topic that burdens the negotiations is the delay of aid deliveries by Israel, which accuses Hamas. These political tensions are part of the intensive discussions supported by Qatar, Egypt and the USA. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be informed about the developments during his stay in the USA. Kurier Has significantly influenced pages.

The hopes for upcoming release and a possible normalization of the situation remain high in view of the complex situation, while further negotiations are to be made to seek long-term solutions. Tagesschau Israel from the Gaza Strip.