Northern Israel heard sirens near the border for the first time in five days, a development reported by the IDF Telegram channel. The message stated that sirens had sounded in the northern region of Israel.
On November 30, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the ceasefire with Hamas remained in place and that both sides were working on a list of hostages to be released. This signaled ongoing disengagement efforts and a pathway toward a potential exchange.
Earlier, on November 22, discussions were underway about releasing Gumpuse and several other hostages. The ceasefire agreement was formally signed on November 24, marking a pivotal moment in the negotiations and the implementation process.
The first phase of the agreement introduced a four day ceasefire and a prisoner swap in which 50 detainees held in Gaza would be exchanged for 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. There is a possibility that more people could be released during subsequent phases, depending on progress and mutual trust.
Under the plan, the ceasefire could be extended by one day for every ten hostages released, providing a clear operational framework for ramping down hostilities while negotiations continue. This mechanism was designed to balance immediate relief with the broader goals of the talks.
Previously, the release of a fifth group of hostages in Gaza had reached Israeli territory, illustrating a tangible step in the ongoing exchanges and the complex logistics involved in moving captives between the two sides.