Hamas releases third group of hostages in Gaza as part of truce deal
The Hindu
Hamas militants released 17 hostages, incl. 14 Israelis, Sun. as part of cease-fire deal. Israel to free 39 Palestinian prisoners. 4th exchange expected Mon. Total of 50 hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners to be freed. Israeli offensive in Gaza has left over 13,300 dead. Mediators trying to extend cease-fire.
Hamas militants on Sunday freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis, in a third set of releases under a cease-fire deal.
Red Cross representatives transferred the hostages out of Gaza late Sunday. Some were handed over directly to Israel, while others left through Egypt.
The Army said one of the hostages was airlifted directly to an Israeli hospital.
Israel was to free 39 Palestinian prisoners later Sunday as part of the deal.
It was the third consecutive day in which Hamas released Israeli hostages it has been holding in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
A fourth exchange is expected to take place on Monday – the last day of the four-day cease-fire between the enemies. A total of 50 hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners are to be freed.
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