First Seven Israeli Hostages Handed to Red Cross
Summary
Seven Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, have been released to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of a deal to end the Gaza conflict. The plan, facilitated by President Donald Trump, aims to release all remaining hostages and involves a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.Key Facts
- Seven Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross.
- This is the first step in a peace plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- President Donald Trump brokered the deal.
- The plan includes the release of all remaining hostages, both living and deceased.
- Israel made a partial withdrawal of its military forces from Gaza as part of the agreement.
- Hamas initially took about 250 hostages and killed 1,200 people in October 2023.
- Israeli officials reported over 2 million people displaced and 67,600 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023.
- President Trump will visit Israel and later meet global leaders in Egypt to discuss peace in the region.
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