Eight bonds wishing to release in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement have died: Israel

Jerusalem:

Israeli government spokesperson David Mensor said on Monday that eight of the hostages released in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas have died.

“Families have been informed about the status of their relatives,” Mencer told reporters without naming the victims.

This means that only 18 of the 26 hostages to be freed under the first phase of the agreement are alive.

The ceasefire agreement, declared earlier in January, came into effect on January 19, after several months of fruitless conversation, which led to a halt over Hamas over 15 months.

Under the first phase of the agreement, 33 hostages held hostage by terrorists in Gaza are to be released in exchange for more than 1,900 Palestinians held hostage by Israel.

Seven Israeli women have been released since the onset of the ceasefire, as well as 290 Palestinian prisoners have also been released.