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Red Cross in Gaza to Receive Three Israeli Female Hostages from Hamas Under Ceasefire Deal

Jan 19, 2025, 01:57 PM

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) team in Gaza is on its way to receive three Israeli female hostages from Hamas, an official involved in the operation told Reuters. The hostages, identified as Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher, are the first to be released as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Footage shows Red Cross vehicles driving through Gaza to the meeting point where they will collect the hostages.