2023-11-28 20:04:18
Hamas and Israel carried out the fifth hostage exchange during the truce in Gaza. In total, ten Israeli hostages and two Thais were released, while the Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons who were released are 15 women and 15 children, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club.
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The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Hamas has handed over 12 hostages to the Red Cross. They have been taken to Egypt through the Rafah crossing, where their identities were verified. They are already in Israeli territory, according to the IDF:
“According to information received from the Red Cross, 12 hostages, including ten Israelis and two foreigners, are on their way to Israeli territory,” the Israeli military said in a brief statement. One of the Israelis has dual Austrian nationality and two others have dual Argentine nationality, according to The Times of Israel.
Fifth delivery of hostages to the Red Cross
According to a list disseminated by Emanuel Fabian of the cited medium, the 10 released Israeli hostages are: Ditza Heiman, Tamar Metzger, Noralin Babadila Agojo, Ada Sagi, Meirav Tal, Rimon Kirsht, Ofelia Roitman, Gabriela Leimberg and her daughter Mia, and Clara Marman . . . .
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With Monday’s releases, the number of Israeli hostages freed from Gaza has reached 51, along with 19 individuals of other nationalities, and 150 Palestinian women and children have been freed.
The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Majed al Ansari, stated that the Israeli hostages have been handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross: “In compliance with the commitment of the fifth day of the humanitarian pause, 30 Palestinian civilians will be released today to exchange for the release of 10 Israeli hostages from Gaza. Among those released from Gaza are a minor, and 9 women, an Austrian citizen, 2 Argentines and a Filipino citizen.”
Mia Leimberg, 17, with her dog, Bella
Despite agreeing to extend the truce until Wednesday, with two additional exchanges planned – like the one scheduled for this Tuesday – of hostages held by militants for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Israel intends to resume the war with “full force.” in case no more hostages are released in accordance with the pact.
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The ceasefire between Israel and Palestine endures, despite the events of the last few hours that have put the fragile truce in danger. In the first significant incident since its inception last Friday, both Israel and Hamas have leveled mutual accusations of a serious violation.
The Israeli military reported that three explosive devices detonated near its troops in two locations north of Gaza, while in one of them, militants opened fire on troops, who responded accordingly.
A Red Cross vehicle carrying hostages abducted by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on Israel, arrives at Rafah border, amid a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in southern Gaza Strip, November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
For its part, Hamas accused Israel of committing a “flagrant violation of the ceasefire,” triggering retaliation from its fighters, although they did not provide specific details.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces and Hamas fighters maintain nearby positions, preparing for a possible resumption of fighting once the ceasefire ends.
Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Benjamin Netanyahu to end the truce agreement, pressuring him to “order the IDF to resume the forcible crushing of Hamas.”
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