Will Arbel Yehud be released by Hamas by January 27, 2025?
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No • 50%
Official announcements from Israeli government or credible news outlets
Israel Blocks Palestinian Return to Northern Gaza Until Civilian Hostage Arbel Yehud Is Released Under Ceasefire Agreement
Jan 25, 2025, 11:08 AM
Israel has declared that it will not permit Palestinians to return to the northern Gaza Strip until Hamas releases Arbel Yehud, a civilian hostage who was expected to be freed on Saturday. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that this decision aligns with the terms of a ceasefire agreement, which stipulates the release of civilian hostages before allowing movement back to northern areas. Earlier on the same day, Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal, but failed to release Yehud, prompting Israel's stance. A Hamas official has since informed mediators that Yehud is alive and will be released next Saturday. Israel is currently in discussions with mediators to expedite Yehud's release, aiming to secure her freedom within the next two days.
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No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Other group • 25%
Hamas • 25%
Palestinian Islamic Jihad • 25%
No group claims responsibility • 25%
Daniella Gilboa • 25%
Liri Albag • 25%
Naama Levy • 25%
Karina Ariev • 25%
No further information • 25%
Not released by February 2025 • 25%
Released by February 2025 • 25%
Negotiations ongoing • 25%
Deteriorated relations • 25%
Ceasefire broken • 25%
Improved relations • 25%
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No • 50%
Increased international pressure on Hamas • 25%
Other international actions • 25%
Calls for independent mediation • 25%
Increased support for Israel's stance • 25%
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Released by January 31 • 25%
Release delayed beyond January 31 • 25%
No release and negotiations fail • 25%