Israeli army begins preparations for the implementation of a prisoner exchange deal: Will the agreement come into effect?

It has been reported that the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Israeli army have begun preparations for the implementation of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal in Gaza.

In a statement issued by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, it was reported that Defense Minister Yisrael Katz and Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir held a meeting with ministry and army officials.

The statement noted that a decision was made to mobilize all resources for the reception of those returning, and that the Israeli army would provide the necessary medical and psychological support to the returning hostages and their families.

The statement, which also reported that certain units would begin work on logistics, conveyed that an accelerated operational process would be carried out.

Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz