When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.

Hamas gunmen are guarding aid convoys in Gaza, and its police patrol city streets, sending a clear message: Hamas remains in charge.

Emily Damari, one of the first hostages freed by Hamas in the cease-fire agreement, is speaking out for the first time following her release.

"It is striking that Israel was not mentioned in the president's inauguration speech," a senior Hamas official told Newsweek.

The IDF recently completed a major raid at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, arresting some 240 terrorists. Fox News Digital has learned that hostages were reportedly held there.

In truth, the first phase of the deal is relatively easy to implement and gives all parties a respite from draining conflict. After the six-week ceasefire, any extension will depend on the success of future negotiations,

For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian politburo.

In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump administration.

Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher were the first three Israeli hostages released in phase one of the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

"Elon is a great friend of Israel," Netanyahu wrote, adding that Musk had visited Israel following the October 7 massacre.