Hamas has announced it will release three Israeli hostages taken during its deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, amid ongoing tensions and ceasefire agreements. The announcement comes after accusations against Israel for violating ceasefire terms by blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza. The situation remains volatile as Hamas's decision to release the hostages follows mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar. Over 48,000 Palestinians have been reported killed due to Israeli military operations in response to the attack. The families of the hostages welcomed the news, highlighting the emotional stakes involved in this conflict.
The hostages set for release are Israeli-Russian Sasha Trupanov, US-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Israeli-Argentine Iair Horn, all kidnapped during the October 7 attacks.
Hamas announced a temporary halt in releasing hostages after accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms by obstructing aid to Gaza, which escalated tensions.
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