The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Hamas handed over 11 Israeli hostages to the Red Cross.
What is known about the released hostages
Among the 11 people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross are two three-year-old children, as well as children between the ages of 11 and 16.
Currently, those released are in a hospital in Israel. This was the fourth group of hostages. Their release completes the list of 50 prisoners who were to be released as part of a four-day ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Release of hostages during the ceasefire
Israel that week signed an agreement with Hamas for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of the hostages.
The first exchange took place on November 24. Hamas released 24 people — 13 Israeli citizens and 11 foreigners. They were taken to Israeli hospitals, where they will be reunited with their loved ones.
On November 25, the Red Cross received the second group of hostages released by Hamas, consisting of 17 people, including four foreigners.
Also, on November 26, Hamas released 17 more hostages, including both Israelis and foreign citizens.
According to the media, Israel released 39 minor Palestinians from prisons as part of the agreement on the exchange of hostages with Hamas.
The Biden administration confirmed that Israel and Hamas militants have agreed to extend the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for two more days.
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