Three Israeli Hostages Freed as Cease-Fire Agreement Holds

Three Israeli civilians taken captive in October 2023 have been released by Hamas in Gaza as part of a negotiated exchange. Their release is included in a broader deal that involves freeing over 360 Palestinian prisoners. Among those set to be released, 36 are serving life sentences for attacks on Israelis.

The exchange comes as efforts continue to sustain a fragile cease-fire that nearly collapsed after Israeli aggressions continued in the Gaza Strip.