Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:13pm on 19 Jan 2025,Sunday International
Three Israeli women, Romi Gonen (24), Emily Damari (28), and Doron Steinbrecher (31), were freed by Hamas on January 19, 2025, after 471 days in captivity. The release followed a ceasefire agreement and a hostage-prisoner swap deal mediated by international entities. The hostages were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City and transported to Israeli territory for medical assessments. Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to witness the emotional moment. Meanwhile, Israel is set to release 69 Palestinian women and 21 teenage boys as part of the agreement, marking the first phase of the truce.
