Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers who were kept hostage. Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers held hostage through the mediation of the International Red Cross. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the freed hostages have been handed over to them.
Hamas has released four: In a statement on Saturday, the IDF said, “The four returning hostages are currently being transported back to Israel with a special IDF unit. They will first be taken for initial medical treatment.” (Source: BBC)
Meanwhile, an IDF spokesperson requested everyone to respect the privacy of the freed hostages and their families. Upon their return, the IDF commanders and soldiers welcomed the hostages, who are now being reunited with their families in Israel.
The released female soldiers are Liri Albag (19), Karina Ariev (20), Danielle Gilboa (20), and Nama Levi (20). Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported that the freed soldiers would be transported to Re’im with fighters from a special military unit of the Israeli IDF.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas captured these four female members of an Israeli military surveillance unit from the Nahal Oz military base near Gaza.
Previously, as part of a ceasefire agreement, Hamas announced the release of these four female Israeli soldiers. In exchange, two groups of Palestinian detainees are set to be released from two Israeli prisons.
