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Six Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza

Six Israeli hostages have been handed to the Red Cross at Hamas-led ceremonies in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas has released more Israeli hostages at highly stage- managed events in Gaza. In all, six men have been freed so far on Saturday. Television pictures of them being handed to the Red Cross were met with cheers by crowds in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. In exchange, more than six hundred Palestinian prisoners will be released by Israel.

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(Photo: The moment hostage Omer Shem Tov is released at the handover. Credit: Reuters)

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