Hamas releases three hostages, including U.S. citizen Sagui Dekel Chen
Briefly

Amid ongoing conflict, 14 hostages are scheduled for release as part of a ceasefire, with six confirmed alive. The release involved a public ceremony, coordinated by Hamas, which also saw the release of Palestinian prisoners, citing a complex negotiation dynamic influenced by President Trump's ultimatums. Although tensions rose over the proceedings, Israeli officials sought to balance public statements while crediting Trump for facilitating the hostage release amid concerns of further hostilities if demands were not met.
Hamas organized a public "ceremony" and paraded hostages before handing them over, while 36 Palestinian prisoners were released as part of the ceasefire.
Trump issued an ultimatum regarding hostage releases and claimed credit for the positive outcome, suggesting the Israeli government should have a more aggressive stance.
Read at Axios
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