Iair Horn and Sasha Alexander Troufanov, who are Argentine Israeli and Russian Israeli respectively, were kidnapped from their home in kibbutz Nir Oz. Eitan Horn, Iair’s brother, remains in captivity, while Troufanov’s father was murdered during their abduction. Troufanov’s female relatives were released in November, and he is set to be freed separately by the Iranian-backed Islamic Jihad.
Hamas had initially threatened to indefinitely postpone hostage-prisoner swaps due to Israeli violations of the truce but later reversed this decision after talks with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The first phase of the deal includes the incremental release of hostages, with 16 out of 33 already freed.
The tension between Hamas and Israel escalated after a terror attack led by Hamas resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 captives, according to Israeli officials. In response, Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza, resulting in over 48,000 Palestinian deaths and the displacement of most of the population.
The situation is complex, with ongoing negotiations and conflict between various parties. The kidnappings of Horn and Troufanov highlight the human cost of the conflict and the need for continued efforts towards peace and resolution.
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