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Progress and Next Steps in Hostage Deal with Hamas: What’s Left to Expect

So far, 18 hostages have been released, including 13 Israeli citizens and 5 Thai nationals, and the next wave of releases is already on the horizon. The first phase of the deal will see the return of 20 more hostages to their families in the coming weeks. These 20 hostages are expected to include; 7 adults over 50, 10 individuals known to have medical conditions or injuries, 3 members of the Bibas family, 2 pre-war captives (Abera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed) scheduled for release at the phase's conclusion. 8 of the 20 hostages have been determined to be deceased, yet Hamas have not confirmed which of the hostages have been killed.

A list of the hostages expected to be release in the first phase of the hostage deal within the coming weeks:

1. Itzhik Elgarat
2. Ohad Ben-Ami
3. Ariel Bibas
4. Kfir Bibas
5. Shiri Silberman Bibas
6. Sagui Dekel-Chen
7. Yair Horn
8. Omer Wenkert
9. Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov
10. Ohad Yahalomi
11. Eliya Cohen
12. Or Levy
13. Oded Lifshitz
14. Shlomo Mansur
15. Tzachi Idan
16. Tal Shoham
17. Omer Shem-Tov
18. Hisham Al Sayed
19. Eli Sharabi

The next steps in the hostage deal include further releases, as detailed in the schedule of the first phase:

• February 8: Release of 3 living hostages
• February 15: Release of 3 living hostages
• February 22: Release of 3 living hostages
• March 1: Release of 3 living hostages and 8 deceased hostages

Once the first phase concludes, 59 hostages will remain in captivity, 35 of whom are classified as deceased. These individuals and their families continue to await news on their fate as negotiations progress.

The upcoming releases will be crucial in ensuring the safe return of all captives, and Israel remains committed to securing the freedom of its citizens. Despite the difficult and complex negotiations, Israel continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its people, demonstrating resilience and determination in the face of adversity. As the talks unfold, the Israeli government remains focused on bringing every hostage home and ensuring that Hamas is held accountable for its actions. With international support, Israel strives for a resolution that not only ensures the return of its people but also secures a long-lasting peace and stability in the region.