Humanitarian aid trucks, Crossing From Egypt to Rafah Border Crossing to Gaza

Armed Palestinian security men guard humanitarian aid trucks, crossing from Egypt to Rafah Border Crossing, on the border after the announcement of ceasefire and hostage-swap deal between Hamas and Israel, on Sunday on January 19, 2025.A total of 33 Israeli hostages, taken captive by Hamas and allied groups on Oct. 7, 2023, were to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire, in exchange for 1,890 Palestinian prisoners. Of the 251 hostages taken on Oct. 7, 94 are still held in Gaza, with 60 assumed to be living and 34 dead. Photo by Anas Deeb/UPI.