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Two Israeli hostages released to Red Cross in Southern Gaza

Exchange is part of a fragile truce
The hostages to be released Saturday are Yarden Bibas, 35; French-Israeli Ofer Kalderon, 54; and American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 65. AFP
The hostages to be released Saturday are Yarden Bibas, 35; French-Israeli Ofer Kalderon, 54; and American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 65. AFP

Hamas has transferred two Israeli hostages, including French-Israeli dual national Ofer Kalderon, to the Red Cross in southern Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

The hostages, Yarden Bibas and Kalderon, were released in a brief and organized ceremony in Khan Yunis, with limited onlookers present.

A third hostage, American-Israeli Keith Siegel, is expected to be released shortly.

This exchange is part of a fragile truce that has paused hostilities in the Gaza Strip, which has been embroiled in conflict for over 15 months.

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Since the ceasefire began on January 19, a total of 15 hostages have been released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, many of whom are women and minors.

The ongoing negotiations and exchanges highlight the complex dynamics in the region as both sides navigate the fragile peace.

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