After 15 months, a ceasefire has finally been reached in Gaza and under this agreement, Hamas handed over three Israeli hostage women to the Red Cross on Sunday. All three have returned to Israel.
Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas has released 3 Israeli women hostages after the ceasefire in Gaza. The Israeli army has confirmed the release of the three women. Under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, Hamas handed over these three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Sunday.
The three women reached Israel
The hostages were released a few hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. These three hostage women have reached Israel. The Israel Defense Force has confirmed the return of the hostages to Israel. The mothers of the hostages were waiting to meet them.
Earlier, footage from Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera showed the released hostages being taken away. There was a large crowd around them, many of whom were holding their phones and making videos. The vehicles were accompanied by armed men wearing green Hamas headbands and struggling to protect the cars from an unruly crowd of thousands. The three will be taken for medical examination.
Dozens of hostages will be released
US President Joe Biden said about the released hostages, “It seems that they are in good health.” Meanwhile, thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv to watch the news on a big screen rejoiced. A gradual release of dozens of hostages has been agreed upon over the coming several weeks.
There is hope as well as anxiety among Israelis about the ceasefire and the release of hostages. Many fear that the three-phase agreement may break down before all the hostages are returned, or that they will be released with poor health. Others worry that the number of hostages killed is far higher than estimated. 90 Palestinian prisoners to be released The first phase of the 42-day ceasefire will see the return of 33 hostages from Gaza and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Many displaced Palestinians will also be able to return to their homes.
