Six more hostages to be released from Gaza this week

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced during the inauguration of a synagogue in New York that six more hostages are expected to return home this week, following a ceasefire extension agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Isaac Herzog, President of Israel said "With God's help, we will soon hear — this week — about six more hostages returning home. I commend all those involved in reaching today's agreement and the extension of the ceasefire with Lebanon. I pray for the recovery of the wounded, in body and soul, for the success of IDF soldiers wherever they are, and for the return of all evacuees in the north and south [of Israel] to their homes."

Herzog also described the agreement as fragile and emphasized the vital role of Qatar, Egypt, and other regional players in the negotiations. He stressed that proper implementation of the agreement is crucial to avoid further conflict and confirmed plans to visit Israel on Wednesday to oversee the process.