Summary
Twenty Israeli hostages were freed after being held for two years. This was part of a ceasefire and exchange deal involving the release of Palestinian prisoners. The deal followed a conflict in Gaza that started with an attack by Hamas in October 2023.
Key Facts
- Twenty Israeli hostages were released after being held captive for two years.
- Their release was part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and exchange agreement.
- Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners were also freed in the exchange.
- The conflict in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, with an attack by Hamas.
- The initial attack by Hamas resulted in the death of 1,200 people.
- Over two years, Israel's actions in Gaza led to the deaths of more than 67,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
