Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:51pm on 22 Feb 2025,Saturday International
Hamas has freed 6 Israeli hostages in exchange for 602 Palestinian prisoners. Four of the hostages were taken during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The other two had been held in Gaza for years. Families welcomed their return with joy, but many are still waiting for their loved ones. Around 59 hostages remain in Gaza, and talks for their release are ongoing. The prisoner exchange is part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Crowds in Tel Aviv cheered as they watched the release. Families urged leaders to secure a deal for all remaining hostages.
