Al-Qassam Brigades handed over 3 Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, while Hamas threatens repercussions for the remaining 49 hostages.

Following the ceasefire, the Al-Qassam Brigades handed over three Israeli hostages, but Hamas warned that the 49 remaining hostages would pay for Israel's decisions. The Islamist movement denounced Israel's plans to occupy Gaza as war crimes. Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced his intention to take control of Gaza, but emphasized that he does not want to govern the area. Criticism also came from the opposition, which described the cabinet's decision as a disaster.