US EditionHamas begins releasing Israeli hostages under ceasefire deal as Trump lands in Israel
- On Monday, Hamas released the first batch of seven hostages to Israeli forces in Northern Gaza via the Red Cross, marking the first step in a ceasefire plan brokered by US President Donald Trump.
- On October 7, 2023 attack, Hamas and its allies seized 251 people, and 47 remained after two years of captivity, prompting rallies at Hostages Square, Tel Aviv.
- Authorities confirmed all released hostages, including Gali Berman and Ziv Berman, will undergo brief psychological evaluations before reuniting with relatives and families; crowds at Hostages Square erupted in cheers as news broke Monday.
- In exchange, Israel is due to free nearly 2,000 prisoners held since the war's start, coinciding with the fourth consecutive day of ceasefire that has temporarily stabilised the region.
- Crowds had made Hostages Square, Tel Aviv the nerve centre of the campaign as relatives and supporters who gather daily carry yellow ribbons, a symbol urged by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
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Hamas has handed over to representatives of the Red Cross this Monday to the first seven live hostages. In total, 20 have to be released. In a statement from the Israeli army collected by AFP, it has been reported that they are “on their way” to be handed over to Israeli soldiers and members of the Shin Bet (internal security service) “within the Gaza Strip.” Specifically, this is Matan Angrest, 22, Ziv and Gali Berman, both 27 years old; Alon O…
Israel-Hamas ceasefire Live: Hamas releases 7 captives as Trump arrives in Israel
Israel-Hamas ceasefire Live Updates: The “Summit for Peace,” co-hosted by Trump and Egypt'S el-Sisi, aims to rally global support for the newly brokered Gaza ceasefire and lay the groundwork for lasting regional stability. World leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and the UN are expected to attend the high-level meeting.
This morning, Hamas released the first seven of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages, and among them is the Israeli-Serbian citizen Alon Ohel.
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