Hamas Releases Hostages With ‘Gift Bags’ Containing Photos and Certificates, Described as Manipulation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:01am on 20 Jan 2025,Monday International

Hamas released three Israeli hostages on January 19, 2025, handing them bizarre "gift bags" before their transfer to the Red Cross. The bags contained photos of the hostages in captivity, a commemorative image of Gaza, and a "certificate of release." The hostages described the items as part of a "cynical game" to manipulate them. The video released by Hamas shows the hostages smiling with certificates while armed terrorists drove them through Gaza City. This release marks the first phase of a cease-fire deal involving 33 hostages, with more expected in the coming days.

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