Hamas has released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages Saturday, and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip. The hostages’ emaciated condition and scenes of Hamas forcing them to speak in a staged release ceremony sparked outrage in Israel and could increase the pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend the cease-fire beyond its current six-week phase.
His brother Yossi was also abducted and died in captivity. Levy’s wife was killed during the attack and his now 3-year-old son has been cared for by relatives. It is unclear whether either man was aware of what had happened to their families. Ben Ami, a father of three, was kidnapped with his wife, Raz, who was released during a weeklong cease-fire in November 2023 that saw more than 100 hostages released.
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