Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Holds As Next Hostage Release Nears

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - JANUARY 24: Israeli police screen people entering Al-Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayer at Lions Gate in the Old City as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza continues on January 24, 2025 in Jerusalem, Israel. A total of 33 Israeli hostages, taken captive by Hamas and allied groups on Oct. 7, 2023, were to be released in the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, in exchange for 1,890 Palestinian prisoners. The details of the second and third phases of the ceasefire have yet to be fully negotiated, but are supposed to entail the release of more hostages - some of whom are presumed dead - and the withdrawal of Israel troops from Gaza. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)