In the first phase of the ceasefire, Hamas is to return 33 hostages over six weeks. In return, Israel is freeing 737 Palestinian prisoners.
Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were the first two released into the custody of the Red Cross in Khan Younis this morning and later handed over to Israel i forces.Advertisement
Hamas fighters deploy at the stage where the hand over of American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel, 65, to the Red Cross will take place in Gaza City, Saturday Feb.1, 2025. "Ofer endured months in a nightmare, and we are proud of his ability to survive and hold onto the hope of embracing his children again."
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