Israel Bans North Gaza Entry Over Hamas Not Releasing Hostage Yehud, Frees 200 Palestinian Prisoners

On January 25, a Gaza ceasefire deal led to a prisoner swap, with four Israeli women hostages freed after 15 months in captivity. The women were paraded in Gaza City before returning home to Israel, while celebrations unfolded in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, with 70 deported to Egypt. Prominent among them was Mohammed al-Tous, held for nearly 40 years. Discussions are ongoing for the release of Arbel Yehud, with Israel and mediators hoping for a resolution before February 1. #gaza #ceasefire #israel #hostage #palestine #egypt n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX