American-Israeli Hostage Is Released Under Truce Deal
Briefly

Hamas released Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli hostage, for the first time during the current cease-fire, amidst ongoing negotiations. Siegel was abducted alongside his wife, Aviva, during the October 7 attack on Kfar Aza. His wife had previously been released and advocated for his freedom. As the family endured uncertainty and emotional turmoil, the release brought a measure of relief. Israeli authorities believe two additional American-Israeli hostages remain captive, with further negotiations expected to commence soon to address their fates and the remains of others held by militants.
On Saturday, Hamas handed the hostage, Keith Siegel, over to the Red Cross at a ceremony in Gaza City, with dozens of rifle-wielding militants standing nearby.
It’s incredibly frustrating to have this yo-yo experience once again… Every day that goes by, it becomes exponentially more difficult to continue with hope.
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