A week into the Gaza cease-fire, the release of three Israeli hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners marks the initial phase of a planned three-stage deal. The cease-fire, which was accepted by both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, is supported by a war-weary Israeli public, despite the compromise of weakened Hamas potentially remaining in power. The political landscape complicates matters, as Prime Minister Netanyahu faces pressure from far-right coalition members opposed to the cease-fire, while calls for new elections arise from moderate opposition seeking peace with Palestinians.
Despite the high price, the cease-fire is popular with an Israeli public weary of war.
A trio of Israeli hostages have been released in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel in the first phase of the tri-stage deal.
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