Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that displaced Palestinians cannot return to northern Gaza until Hamas releases civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud. Despite expectations for Yehoud's release this week, a Hamas official indicated it would occur next week. Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Wadi Gaza, awaiting permission to return. The ceasefire agreement includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with recent releases of Israeli soldiers and Palestinians. Relatives of hostages urged US President Donald Trump to pressure Netanyahu to continue the ceasefire deal, which aims for a permanent end to fighting and Gaza's reconstruction.