Hamas To Release 4 Israeli Women Soldiers, Netanyahu Rejects Deadline For Israel's Lebanon Pullout

Hamas announced plans to release four Israeli female soldiers—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—on Jan. 25 in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. This follows the Jan. 19 swap of three Israeli women for 90 Palestinian detainees. Israel confirms 94 hostages remain held in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu resists full Lebanon withdrawal by Jan. 26, citing incomplete ceasefire terms. IDF continues gradual withdrawal amid heightened risks of renewed conflict with Hezbollah over unresolved territorial agreements. n18oc_crux