Macron Announces Release of Two French-Israeli Hostages Among 33 on Sunday as Part of Ceasefire Agreement

Jan 17, 2025, 10:42 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that two French-Israeli hostages, Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi, are included in the list of 33 hostages set to be released by Hamas in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The release is scheduled for Sunday, as part of a broader deal that aims to facilitate the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire is expected to begin on Sunday, marking a significant step towards de-escalation in the region.