Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Swap Prisoners and Hostages in Cease-Fire Deal

Hamas released four female Israeli army soldiers after being held captive for more than a year. The release was part of a prisoner exchange as a ceasefire deal went into effect between Israel and Hamas. The hostages were recently recruited soldiers working as spotters for Israel’s army, who were abducted during a Hamas-led attack. The release of the hostages is part of a larger agreement to exchange prisoners and facilitate a partial Israeli withdrawal. The hostages, including Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy, were taken during the attack and were shown in videos released by Hamas. The families of the released hostages expressed joy, relief, and hope for their return. The hostages were seen smiling and waving at a cheering crowd in Gaza City as they were being released. The families described their emotional distress due to the ordeal and their hopes of bringing their loved ones back home. The released hostages included young women with aspirations and dreams who were held captive for over a year. The exchange of prisoners and the release of hostages marked a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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