Hamas Releases First Hostages: Red Cross in Gaza Strip

Hamas has released the first 7 hostages. They have been handed over to Red Cross teams, who have already entered the Gaza Strip. There is currently no information on their health condition. With the approach of the release steps, the tension in the area is palpable.

Events began to unfold rapidly when it became clear that the captives would be transported by Red Cross buses to the "Reim" military base in Southern Israel. From there, by helicopter, accompanied by their relatives, the released will be transported to hospitals. Meanwhile, it has been agreed that Hamas will also return the bodies of 26 killed hostages.

In exchange for those released, Israel has committed to releasing Palestinian prisoners, as agreed in Sharm el-Sheikh. The agreements provide for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 detainees in Gaza during the military operations. This decision was approved by the Israeli government the previous evening.

The situation in the area remains tense, with international observers closely monitoring the development of events.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced that "the war in Gaza" has ended. All living Hamas hostages are expected to be released within the next hour. Information indicates that there are around 20 survivors in captivity. Under the terms of the ceasefire, they must be returned by 12:00 local time.

The Hamas organization is expected to hand them over to representatives of the Red Cross, whose buses have already entered the Gaza Strip. From Gaza, the hostages will be transported to Israeli territory in between 6 and 8 cars. After that, the Palestinian group must hand over the bodies of 26 killed hostages. After that, Israel will begin to release Palestinian prisoners, as agreed in Sharm el-Sheikh. Israel must release 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 detainees in Gaza during the military operations.