Once the model international organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) did precisely nothing for Israeli hostages. The United States should review why it is contributing over

The footage of the transfer of the three female Israeli hostages to the ICRC showed them in "full physical and psychological health," as opposed to the footage of Palestinian prisoners who showed "visible signs of neglect and exhaustion,

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said its crews are ready to continue their role in facilitating the exchange of prisoners between Hamas and Israel, despite the challenges, especially the dangers posed by unexploded ordnances and destroyed infrastructure.

Emily Damari, 28, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and Romi Gonen, 24, were released with sick 'memorabilia' commemorating the nearly 500 days they spent in Hamas internment

Hamas has handed over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, marking the first release of hostages since the ceasefire took effect. Source: CNN Details: The hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher,

At 17:07, Hamas had confirmed that 28-year-old Emily Damari, 23-year-old Romi Gonen, 23-year-old Romie Gonen and 31-year-old Doron Stanbar Hair had been released and handed over to the Red Cross in the central Gaza.

A long-awaited ceasefire has started in Gaza following a three-hour delay, bringing respite to the besieged enclave after a bloody 15 months. Follow for live updates.

The handover of hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is underway, a Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday. Mediator Qatar says Gaza ceasefire begins: Statement

Three female Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months have been released and brought back to Israel, after a long-awaited ceasefire deal took effect. Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari, who is also a British citizen, were due to be freed in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

The handover took place in front of a large crowd that had gathered at Al-Saraya Junction in Gaza City. Masked militants from Al Qassam Brigades of Hamas and the Al-Quds Brigades were also present.

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas handed over three Israeli captives to the Red Cross on Sunday under the first phase of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement. The three captives were handed over by Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, at Saraya Square in central Gaza City, according to an Anadolu reporter.

Israel 's top general has resigned, citing the security failures that allowed Hamas ' 7 October, 2023, attack as at least six Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli raid in the West Bank.