Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza

25/01/2025 09:52 France 24

Hamas militants on Saturday handed over to the Red Cross four Israeli women hostages under a truce deal in the Gaza war that is also expected to see a second group of Palestinian prisoners freed. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 Shirli Sitbon.

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