Hamas has released three more hostages as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. On Saturday, in Khan Younis group handed them over to Red Cross following the terms of the deal.

Those freed include 46-year-old Yair Horn, a U.S.-Israeli citizen, 36-year-old Sagui Dekelchenn, and 29-year-old Russian-Israeli citizen Sasha Trufanov. In exchange, 369 Palestinian prisoners are being released.

Previously, Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement and temporarily halted the prisoner exchange. However, after several rounds of negotiations, the Palestinian resistance group eventually agreed to proceed with the release.

Ongoing Suffering in Gaza Despite Ceasefire – Although the ceasefire is in place, suffering continues for the people of Gaza, who face extreme hardships daily.

Food shortages have worsened, and clean drinking water has become scarce. The war has destroyed the region’s water supply infrastructure, forcing residents to dig new wells.

In northern Gaza’s Beit Lahia, residents wait in long lines just to collect water. Every three days, a municipal water truck arrives, but it is far from enough to meet demand. The main water supply system in Beit Lahia has completely collapsed, leading to a severe drinking water crisis.

One resident described the dire situation: “I had to travel to Gaza City just to bathe and wash clothes, then return to Beit Lahia. We have no motor pumps or any equipment left to extract water from underground.”

People are attempting to dig new wells, but the lack of tools and resources makes the process slow. Many water pipelines have been destroyed forcing residents to use ropes and buckets to collect water.

After 15 months of relentless war, Gaza feels like it has entered a dark age. Many people have returned to their neighborhoods, only to find their homes completely reduced to rubble.

One resident shared their pain: “I had to flee multiple times. When I finally returned, I realized my home no longer exists—only piles of concrete remain.”

Even with ceasefire, people are struggling with food and water shortages, uncertain of what the future holds.

Adding to crisis, allegations of corruption have surfaced regarding humanitarian aid sent to Gaza. According to a Middle East Eye report, an Egyptian businessman, Ibrahim Al-Organi, has been accused of extorting money from aid truck operators at the Rafah Crossing.

Al-Organi, known for his close ties to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, allegedly controls the entry of aid trucks into Gaza through two private companies.

Reports also suggest he charged large sums of money from displaced Palestinians who fled Gaza last year.

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While Gaza struggles to survive, corruption at border crossings further limits access to essential supplies, worsening an already devastating humanitarian crisis.