The exchange of Israeli captives is expected to take place in front of the destroyed home of Hamas’ leader Yahya Sinwar in Khan Yunis.
Meanwhile, dozens of Palestinian prisoners are set to be released as part of the ongoing ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ swap deal.
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Thu, Jan 30, 11:22 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Army Confirms Receiving Soldier Agam Berger
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military announced that it has received soldier Agam Berger and is preparing for the return of other captives.
The moments ahead of the hand over of Israeli soldier Agam Berger to the Red Cross in the Jabaliya refugee camp, in northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/PCAo2Siny4
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 30, 2025
Thu, Jan 30, 10:34 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Captive Soldier Agam Berger Handed Over Amid Jabaliya Rubble
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Israeli captive Agam Berger was handed over to the Red Cross from the rubble of the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza.
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Israeli captive Agam Berger was handed over to the Red Cross from the rubble of the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/Y2GRL67w51
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 30, 2025
Thu, Jan 30, 10:23 AM (Palestine Time)
Resistance Fighters Arrive at Prisoner Handover Site in Gaza
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Fighters from Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Resistance Committees arrived at a Khan Yunis site ahead of the Israeli captives’ release.
Israeli captives Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses during the final procedures for the handover process. pic.twitter.com/bf9rzFl8xK
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 30, 2025
Thu, Jan 30, 10:23 AM (Palestine Time)
Shin Bet Warns Families of Palestinian Prisoners against Celebrations
CHANNEL 12: The Shin Bet has warned the families of Palestinian prisoners set to be released today against holding celebrations, amid reports of arrest campaigns.
Thu, Jan 30, 10:23 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Military Helicopter Lands in Re’im for Prisoner Exchange
ISRAELI MEDIA: An Israeli military helicopter landed in Re’im, near Gaza, as part of preparations for the prisoner swap operation.
Thu, Jan 30, 10:23 AM (Palestine Time)
Islamic Jihad Confirms Completion of Israeli Captives’ Transfer
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud have been handed over. Their release is part of the third phase of the first stage of the prisoner exchange deal.
AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud have been handed over. Their release is part of the third phase of the first stage of the prisoner exchange deal.
The handover of Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud is expected to take place near the ruins of Yahya Sinwar’s house in Khan… pic.twitter.com/1KF0yvE6wf
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 30, 2025
Thu, Jan 30, 10:23 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Captives to Be Released Near Destroyed Home of Sinwar
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The handover of Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud is expected to take place near the ruins of Yahya Sinwar’s house in Khan Yuunis
Thu, Jan 30, 10:23 AM (Palestine Time)
Red Cross En Route to Receive Israeli Captive Agam Berger
ISRAELI MEDIA:
Israel has been officially notified that Agam Berger will be released from Gaza within the next hour.
Two other captives, Gadi Moses and Erbil Yehud, are also set to be released before 12 PM.
The Red Cross is on its way to receive Agam Berger first in Jabalia, while Moses and Yehud will be released from Khan Younis.