London – Hamas militants have released three more Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of the ceasefire agreement between the warring sides.
The three hostages released from captivity are the American National Sagui Dekel Chen, Yair Horn and Sasha Tropanov.
The recurring hostages crossed the border with Israeli territory and are currently on their way to a first reception point in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with members of their families.
In return, Hamas releases three more Israeli hostages, Israel is expected to free up another 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, most of whom were arrested in the Gaza Strip following the Terror attack on October 7, 2023.
People have flags and posters when they see news coverage on the day of the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 -attack, as part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in Tel Aviv , Israel February 15, 2025. Reuters/Ronen Zvulun
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“Three recurring hostages are currently accompanied by IDF special forces and ISA forces on their return to Israeli territory, where they will review an initial medical assessment,” the joint statement said. “The commanders and soldiers of Israel Defense Forces greet and embrace the recurring hostages when they come home to the State of Israel. The IDF spokesman’s unity asks everyone to respect the privacy of the recurring hostages and their families.”
IDF officers from the Personnel Directorate and IDF medical officials accompany the recurring hostages. The families of the hostages are currently waiting in the hospital and updated by IDF officials with the latest available information.
“We have prepared ourselves for their return and together with the families we will help with their rehabilitation after the long and torturous days of captivity,” read a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. “This week Hamas also tried to violate the deal and create a false crisis with false claims. Thanks to the concentration of our forces in and around the strip, and thanks to President Trump’s clear and unequivocal statement, Hamas supported himself and the release of the hostages continued.
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