Crowds gather in Gaza with Israeli hostages due to be released shortly – live

The women were taken in Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack that ignited the Israel-Gaza war and have had no contact with the outside world sinceIt is being reported that dozens of Hamas fighters are gathering in Palestine Square in the heart of Gaza City, where the release of Israeli captives may take place.The release of the four hostages in expected at some point this morning. They will be received by the Red Cross in Gaza and then handed over to Israeli forces, who will transport them back to Israel. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jan/25/four-israeli-female-soldiers-held-hostage-in-gaza-set-to-be-released-live-updates

Author : Amy Sedghi (now); Hannah Ellis-Petersen and Kate Lamb (earlier)

Publish date : 2025-01-25 09:09:00

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