Four female Israeli soldiers, taken hostage by Hamas during the incursion into Israel on October 7, 2023, have been released. The handover took place in Gaza City, where they were presented in a military ceremony amid packed crowds and armed fighters. This release forms part of a ceasefire agreement involving the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, which sought to mitigate ongoing tensions following more than 15 months of conflict. This event contrasts with previous chaotic releases, highlighting the structured approach taken by Hamas for this handover.
The four young women, who were in their pajamas when taken captive 476 days ago, were paraded in soldiers' uniforms at a Hamas-run military ceremony.
Hamas organized the handover of the female hostages as part of a ceasefire deal mediated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt after more than 15 months of conflict.
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