Hamas has released four more Israeli hostages from Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The hostages were members of the Israeli Defense Forces and their release follows the first round of releases last Sunday. Israel is expected to release 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages, including 120 militants serving life sentences.
The terrorist group Hamas released four additional hostages from Gaza on Saturday after a ceasefire deal with Israel took effect nearly a week ago. Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag — all of whom are members of the Israel i Defense Forces —were freed on Saturday in the second round of hostage releases. In exchange, Israel was expected to free 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees, including 120 militants serving life sentences after being convicted of deadly attacks.
The Red Cross has communicated that four Israeli hostages were transferred to them and are on their way toward IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip,' the IDF and Israeli Securities Authority said in a joint statement. The four female soldiers were believed to have been, at least at one time, held all together.
The 15-month-long war in Gaza started when Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, prompting military retaliation from Israeli forces. Nearly 100 hostages remain captive in Gaza. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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