Seven living hostages freed by Hamas have been taken into Israeli custody after being handed over by the International Committee of the Red Cross. These individuals have crossed into Israel and will be reunited with their families at a military base before being transferred to Israeli hospitals. This exchange is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which also involves the release of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas had stated its intention to release 20 living hostages in exchange for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.
The operation to facilitate the release of hostages and detainees is a multi-phase process. Families and friends of hostages expressed joy upon confirmation of their handover to the Red Cross, with tens of thousands of Israelis watching the events unfold at public screenings. Concurrently, Palestinians awaited the release of hundreds of prisoners held by Israel. The exchange marks a significant step towards ending the conflict, which began with Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, and Israel's subsequent offensive in Gaza.
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