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Three Hostages Freed in Latest Israel-Hamas Exchange

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-02T10:29:57.615581+05:30

- Three hostages, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, were freed by Hamas after 484 days in captivity. They were handed over to the International Red Cross and returned to Israel. - The release is part of a ceasefire deal, with 183 Palestinian prisoners also freed. This marks the fourth exchange since the ceasefire began. - The development underscores the fragile truce and ongoing high-stakes negotiations to secure the release of remaining hostages. Source: [Zerohedge](https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/american-israeli-two-other-hostages-released-gaza-truce-progresses), [Yahoo! News](https://www.yahoo.com/news/gaza-ceasefire-sees-smoothest-exchange-174807603.html), [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/hostages-released-keith-siegel-ofer-kalderon-yarden-bibas-2024640)

Three hostages, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, were freed by Hamas after 484 days in captivity. They were handed over to the International Red Cross and returned to Israel.
The release is part of a ceasefire deal, with 183 Palestinian prisoners also freed. This marks the fourth exchange since the ceasefire began.
The development underscores the fragile truce and ongoing high-stakes negotiations to secure the release of remaining hostages.

Source: Zerohedge, Yahoo! News, Newsweek