Israel-Hamas war: 8 more Israeli hostages released ahead of cease-fire expiration
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An additional eight Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas militants Thursday ahead of the expiration of a cease-fire with Israel, though mediators say it could be extended.
From Egypt, the newly freed hostages were to be transferred to Israel to be reunited with their families after nearly eight weeks in captivity. An undated photo of Shani Goren, 29, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) An undated photo of Amit Soussana, 40, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) An undated photo of Ayesha Alzyadna, 17, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) An undated photo of Bilal Alzyadna, 19, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) An undated photo of Ilana Gritzewsky, 30, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) An undated photo of Mia Schem, 21, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) An undated photo of Nili Margalit, 41, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) An undated photo of Sapir Cohen, 29, who was released by Hamas after being held captive in the Israel-Hamas war. (Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum) Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more.
The names of Thursday’s freed hostages are as follows: Ayesha Alzyadna, 17; Bilal Alzyadna, 18; Nili Margalit, 41; Mia Schem, 21; Ilana Gritzewsky, 30; Shani Goren, 29; Amit Soussana, 40; and Sapir Cohen, 29.
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