Hamas Releases Final Israeli Hostages
Hamas has begun releasing the final Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza, a major milestone in efforts to end the two-year war in the Palestinian territory.
As part of the ceasefire agreement, Hamas is expected to free all 20 living Israeli hostages, while Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
- Hamas initially handed over 7 hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
- The remaining 13 hostages were expected to be released shortly.
- The released hostages, mostly men in their 20s and 30s, were flown by helicopter to hospitals in the Tel Aviv area.
"You are coming home,"
Einav Zangauker told her son, Matan Zangauker, 25, in a video call shortly after his release.
Author's summary: Hamas releases final Israeli hostages in ceasefire agreement.
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