Hamas Releases 4th Batch Of Hostages, Truce Prolonged For One More 2 Days

Gaza: Hamas has launched the fourth batch of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, and extra are anticipated to be freed within the coming days as Israel and Hamas agreed to increase the present truce for one more two days.
A Palestinian supply, who required anonymity, instructed Xinhua information company {that a} complete of 11 hostages had been delivered to the Crimson Cross officers within the fourth part of the cease-fire swap with Israel on Monday.
On Monday evening, updating its statements on the social media platform X, the Qatari Overseas Ministry stated the 11 launched hostages had been all twin nationals, comprising three Israeli-French residents, two Israeli-German residents, and 6 Israeli-Argentinian residents.
The ministry added that in trade, 33 Palestinian prisoners, together with 30 minors and three ladies, will likely be launched.
The Israeli army confirmed in a press release that the newly launched hostages had arrived in Israel after being transferred by Hamas to the Crimson Cross.
“IDF (Israel Protection Forces) particular forces and ISA (Israel Safety Company) forces are at present accompanying 11 launched hostages in Israeli territory,” the assertion learn, including that “after they endure an preliminary medical evaluation, our forces will escort them till they’re reunited with their households.”
They had been launched 52 days after being taken hostage by Hamas militants of their lethal assault on southern Israel on October 7.
Of the about 240 hostages captured by Hamas, lower than one-third have been launched up to now, in accordance with IDF figures.
The newest swap got here amid information that the cease-fire, set to run out on Tuesday, will likely be prolonged for an extra two days, which is confirmed by Hamas and Qatar, a key mediator of the truce.
Underneath the preliminary four-day deal, Hamas will launch 50 Israeli hostages in trade for some 150 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.
Israel didn’t instantly touch upon the cease-fire extension however had stated beforehand that the discharge of each extra 10 hostages would lead to one extra day within the pause.
Hamas stated in a press release that the extension of the truce will likely be carried out “underneath the identical situations as listed within the earlier cease-fire deal.”
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