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Hamas to Release Israeli Hostages Gonen, Damari, Steinbrecher Today After Ceasefire Delay

Jan 19, 2025, 08:39 AM

Hamas announced that it will release three Israeli female hostages today: Romi Gonen, 24; Emily Damari, 28; and Doron Steinbrecher, 31. The announcement was made by Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida after hours of withholding the hostage list and delaying a ceasefire. Gonen was abducted from the Nova music festival, while Damari, a British-Israeli citizen, and Steinbrecher were kidnapped from their homes in Kfar Aza. Israeli authorities have confirmed receipt of the list, and family members have acknowledged their relatives are set to be freed.