Hamas militants released four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City. Israel reciprocated by releasing 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ceasefire agreement. The soldiers' release followed a crowd's parade and was likely staged under duress, according to previous hostage accounts. Israel's release involved 120 lifers convicted of deadly attacks and 70 who were transported to Egypt.
Hamas militants released four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees as part of the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu's office later said that Arbel Yehoud, a civilian hostage held by Hamas, was supposed to have been released Saturday. It said Israel would not allow Palestinians to begin returning to northern Gaza, which had been expected to begin by Sunday, until she is freed.A senior Hamas official said the group has informed mediators that Yehoud will be released next week.
GAZA CEASEFIRE HAMAS ISRAELI SOLDIERS PALESTINIAN PRISONERS HOSTAGE RELEASE
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