Hamas releases the three Israeli hostages he had confirmed for this Saturday

Chijioke Obinna

Hamas releases the three Israeli hostages he had confirmed for this Saturday

He Islamic resistance movement (Hamas) has already put in Freedom to the three Israeli hostages which had confirmed for this Saturday in a new procedure for exchange for Palestinian prisoners as part of the Alto El Fuego agreement in Gaza.

484 days in captivity

The first two releases have begun at 08.00 in the Gazatí city of Jan Yunis, where Hamas’s armed arm has released the hostages offer Kalderon, 54 years, and Yarden Bibas, 35.

“According to the information provided by the Red Cross, two hostages have been delivered to him and are addressing the forces of the FDI and the Shin Bet in the Gaza Strip,” the FDIs explained in a publication in their account in the social network X.

Minutes later, Israeli military have received the two hostages that “they will be subjected to a Initial Medical Evaluation “as has happened in the previous procedures, in an Israeli position in Gaza before crossing the border.

At 09.30, an hour and a half later, Hamas has released the American-Israelí Keith Siegel in the port of the city of Gaza.

Siegel, 65 years old, has been delivered to a Red Cross convoy in a ceremony similar to those carried out by the Islamist movement in previous exchanges with Israel, in the middle of crowds supervised by elements of the armed arm of the organization, the Ezzeldín al Qassam brigades, dressed in Black or camouflage uniforms, balaclavas and its traditional green bands in the head.

The released hostages will be transferred to the medical centers of Sourasky and Sheba, and the hospitals of Barzilai and Soroka will be prepared in case an urgent medical intervention is needed.

The release of 33 hostages in exchange for more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners

As part of Alto the Fire Agreement, Israel plans to release 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages: Nine of them comply with life imprisonment and another 81 are convicted of long -term crimes. However, in this regard it must be said that the Hamas department for the prisoners has published a list of 183 names, including 18 that serve a life imprisonment, 54 with long sentences and 111 residents of Gaza detained after October 7.

This Saturday is the Fourth exchange between Hamas and Israel Within the framework of an agreement that contemplates the release of 33 hostages in exchange for more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Others More than 65 people are still kidnapped in Gazaalthough it is estimated that many of them have died. Their bodies could be delivered in a second phase of the agreement.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.