Middle East updates: Two Israeli hostages released by Hamas DW 02/01/2025
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Militant groups in Gaza have agreed to release three Israeli hostages as part of a major exchange involving 183 Palestinians detained in Israeli jails. The hostages include Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, a US citizen, and Ofer Kalderon, who holds French nationality. This exchange comes after a series of negotiations and marks the second swap this week, highlighting a broader trend since the ceasefire began. Since its initiation in mid-January, 15 hostages have been released, reflecting ongoing tensions and attempts at negotiation in the region.
Militant groups in Gaza are set to release three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, marking a significant escalation in ongoing negotiations.
The exchange of hostages is part of a series of negotiations which have seen Gaza militants release 15 hostages since the ceasefire began in mid-January.
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