Macron Announces Release of Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi Among 33 Hostages in Gaza Ceasefire

Jan 17, 2025, 10:57 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that French-Israeli citizens Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi, who have been held captive for 15 months, are included in the first group of 33 hostages set to be released by Hamas. This release is part of the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which is expected to begin on Sunday. The hostages' release marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict in Gaza.