Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers (VIDEO)
Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers as part of the ceasefire deal Read Full Article at RT.com
The move comes as part of the ceasefire deal with the Palestinian armed group
Hamas has released four female Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal with West Jerusalem, handing them over to the Red Cross, a live stream of the exchange shows. Israel is expected to release 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange.
Earlier media reports suggested that the Palestinian group agreed to hand over Liri Albag, 19, Karina Ariev, 20, Danielle Gilboa, 20, and Naama Levy, 20. All four are members of a surveillance unit that was captured at Nahal Oz military base near Gaza during Hamas’ surprise attack on October 7, 2023.
According to the live footage from the crowded Gaza City’s Palestine Square, Red Cross representatives appeared on a stage and signed what looked like the exchange papers with Hamas officials. Moments later, the Israeli captives also briefly appeared on the platform while being escorted by armed guards wearing masks, before being taken to Red Cross vehicles and driven away.
Hamas Frees 4 More Israeli Hostages
Hamas has released IDF soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Elbag. They were kidnapped from their post in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7, 2023, media reports.
In response, Israel will release 200 Palestinian prisoners pic.twitter.com/pyDmDuizPm— GeopoliticsToday (@SpotlightNeedy) January 25, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the release, saying “the Red Cross has communicated that four Israeli hostages were transferred to them and are on their way toward” the military positions in Gaza. Later, the IDF said that the captives had been handed over to the military without incident, asking everyone “to respect the privacy of the returning hostages and their families.”
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