Day 12 of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire brings renewed hope as eight detainees—three Israelis and five Thai nationals—were released from Gaza on Monday. In exchange, Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners, marking the third such swap under the fragile truce.
The deal, mediated by regional stakeholders, has now seen over 240 Palestinians and 40+ international detainees released since its start. While tensions linger, locals describe these exchanges as \"small victories\" in a conflict that’s divided generations.
Analysts note the ceasefire’s resilience—12 days and counting—is longer than many predicted. Social media buzzes with #PeaceInGaza posts, though activists urge caution: \"This isn’t Netflix—real peace needs more than cliffhanger extensions,\" tweeted @GlobalYouthVoices.
Spotlight: The five Thai nationals released today worked in Israel’s agriculture sector pre-conflict. Their homecoming could boost Southeast Asian diplomacy’s role in future negotiations.
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