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Hamas releases 4 female Israeli soldiers under Gaza ceasefire deal

January 25, 2025 at 9:54 am

A photo shows four Israeli female soldiers ahead of the exchanges of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Gaza City on January 25, 2025 [Khalil Ramzi Alkahlut – Anadolu Agency]

Palestinian resistance group Hamas handed over four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday under a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement with Israel.

The four freed soldiers wearing Israeli military uniform vests smiled and waved on a stage at Palestine Square in Gaza City as they were transferred to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The four Israelis, whose names were submitted by Hamas on Friday, are Liri Albag, 19, Daniella Gilboa, 20, Karina Ariev, 20, and Naama Levy, 20.

Some 200 Palestinian prisoners are set to be freed in exchange for the four Israeli soldiers.

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