Hamas releases 6 more Israeli hostages
Friday, 1 December 2023, 02:34
Hamas militants released six Israeli hostages on the night of 30 November-1 December.
Source: Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Telegram; The Times of Israel
Details: The hostages went to hospitals, where their families were waiting for them.
Meanwhile, Israel released 30 people from prison. They have arrived in the Palestinian city of Ramallah.
A bus with 30 ex-prisoners was greeted with fanfare in the city's central square.
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.
- 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.
- On Monday 27 November, the four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was successfully extended for an additional two days thanks to the mediation efforts of Qatar.
- On the morning of 30 November, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the ceasefire continuation with Hamas.
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