The latest updates on the Israel–Hamas war
The latest updates on the Israel–Hamas war.
The Hamas terrorist group released a third group of hostages on Nov. 26. In return, Israel will release Palestinian prisoners from its jails.
American Girl Among 3rd Group of Hostages Released
Hamas freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third set of releases under a four-day truce.
Red Cross representatives transferred the hostages out of Gaza. Some were handed over directly to Israel, while others left through Egypt. Israel’s army said one was airlifted directly to a hospital.
The Israeli hostages ranged in age from 4 to 84 and included Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old girl whose parents were killed in the Hamas terrorist attack that started the war on Oct. 7. The United States identified her as the first American hostage freed;
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan earlier told NBC’s “Meet the Press” the United States had reason to believe an American hostage would be released and said there were hopes it would be her.
13 Released Hostages Now in Israeli Territory
IDF special forces and ISA forces are currently accompanying 12 released hostages in Israeli territory to the Hatzerim Base.
An additional civilian landed at a hospital a short while ago.
In parallel, four additional released hostages are on their way to the Rafah Crossing.
3rd Group of Released Hostages on Their Way to Israel
The Israel Defense Forces said Red Cross representatives transferred 12 hostages over to IDF special forces and ISA forces adjacent to the border fence in the central Gaza Strip. From there, they will make their way to the Hatzerim Base.
One released hostage who returned to Israel was evacuated via a helicopter directly to a hospital.
In parallel, four released hostages were transferred over to Egypt through the Rafah Crossing, from which they will make their way to the meeting point with IDF soldiers in Israeli territory.
Red Cross Receives 3rd Group of Hostages From Hamas
The IDF said on Sunday that 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign national hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross, based on information that was received from the Red Cross.
