More Israeli hostages released in Gaza
Two Israeli hostages, Yarden Bibas, 34, and Ofer Kalderon, 53, have been handed over by Hamas in southern Gaza with the third US-Israeli citizen Keith Seigel expected shortly
Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas have just been handed over to Israeli forces in Gaza, the Israeli military has confirmed. The release of US-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, 65, is expected shortly in a separate ceremony in Gaza City.
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Photo: Ofer Kalderon one of the three Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the 7, October 2023 attack, is released by Hamas militants. Credit: Reuters