Hamas sets free 11 more Israeli hostages

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that Hamas has handed over 11 Israeli hostages to the Red Cross.

Source: IDF; The Times of Israel

Quote from IDF: "Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 11 hostages are currently on their way to Israeli territory."

Details: Two 3-year-olds and children aged 11 to 16 were among the 11 civilians that Hamas handed over to the Red Cross.

ISRAELI HOSTAGES RELEASED ON 27 NOVEMBER 2023.PHOTO: THE TIMES OF ISRAEL

Background:

• At 07:00 on 24 November, a four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas militants.
• On the evening of 24 November, the first 13 Israeli hostages, accompanied by the International Committee of the Red Cross, left the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing.
• On 25 November, Hamas claimed that it had handed over 13 Israeli and seven foreign hostages to the Red Cross for release, and the IDF confirmed this information.
• On 26 November, Israel freed 39 Palestinians under a temporary ceasefire agreement. The International Committee of the Red Cross also noted that it had helped release 19 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli detention centres.
• Under the terms of the talks, during the truce, Hamas is to free 50 hostages taken captive on 7 October, and the Israeli authorities are to release 150 Palestinian prisoners.

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