On Thursday, Israel and Hamas will conduct their third prisoner swap as part of a fragile ceasefire, with eight prisoners– three Israelis and five Thais – set to be released. In exchange, 110 Palestinians, including 32 serving life sentences, will gain their freedom. A fourth swap is planned for Saturday, but Hamas has warned that delays in humanitarian aid entering Gaza could threaten the continuation of the exchanges.

The release of prisoners on Thursday includes two Israeli women, Agam Berger and Arbel Yehud, and an 80-year-old German-Israeli, Gadi Moses. This follows previous exchanges, which saw the release of seven Israeli women and 290 Palestinians on January 19 and 25.

Despite the ceasefire allowing some humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, the situation remains dire. The Israeli military's actions have displaced most of Gaza's 2.4 million residents, with many now returning to find their homes destroyed. While Israel claims that 3,000 trucks have entered Gaza, Hamas officials report significant delays in aid, including crucial supplies like fuel and construction materials.

The humanitarian crisis is evident in the daily lives of Gaza’s displaced residents. Mohammed Al-Faleh, a 33-year-old displaced man, explained how he built a shelter using mud and debris after his home was destroyed. "There is no cement, so I used mud. There are no sheets of metal, so we’re going to use nylon for a roof," he said, reflecting the harsh living conditions.

As the ceasefire continues, discussions will focus on the final release of prisoners and the reconstruction of Gaza. However, Israel's political actions, including proposals to expel Gaza’s residents, have sparked criticism, raising concerns about the region's future and the broader humanitarian response.