On February 8, 2025, Hamas facilitated the release of three Israeli hostages captured during an earlier conflict in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners. This marked the fifth such swap since a ceasefire began on January 19. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the manner in which the hostages were treated during their release, calling it a "crime against humanity." President Isaac Herzog described the horrific conditions endured by the hostages, highlighting the exploitative nature of the release ceremony.
Hamas released 3 Israeli hostages in a deal for 183 Palestinian prisoners, marking the fifth swap since a ceasefire initiated on January 19.
Israeli PM Netanyahu condemned the treatment of hostages as a "crime against humanity," following shocking images from the hostages' release.
President Isaac Herzog described the hostages' experience as "491 days of hell" and criticized the orchestrated nature of their release as "cynical and cruel."
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