A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is underway and hostages are being released. After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying reentry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.
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Israel has begun releasing a group of Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three hostages as part of the ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published
In a breakthrough moment, Hamas has released American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel after 484 days in captivity. Siegel was among the hostages taken during the surprise Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. His release marks a significant step in the ongoing prisoner exchange under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The handover took place in Gaza, where Siegel was freed as part of the negotiations involving the release of several Israeli and foreign nationals. This release provides hope for the continued success of the ceasefire and future exchanges.
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