Hamas Releases First Live Hostages to the Red Cross Amid Escalating Conflict
In a significant development amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, Hamas announced the liberation and transfer of the first batch of hostages.
According to reports, including those from The Times of Israel, the Palestinian organization handed over the first seven of twenty hostages to the Red Cross.
The individuals released — among them Zev and Gali Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor, and Gai Gilboa-Dalal — were transferred in Gaza.
The event was met with enthusiastic applause and is seen as a hopeful signal in the complex negotiations.
Additionally, Saudi news channel Al-Hadath reports that the Red Cross officially took custody of these hostages in Gaza.
No official statement has yet been released by the Israel Defense Forces, but this move indicates possible progress toward the release of additional captives and offers a glimmer of hope for de-escalating the conflict.