As part of a fragile ceasefire transaction, Hamas will release 3 hostages, including American citizens
The terrorist organization Hamas released two hostages, one-third of which is Keith Siegel, the United States-Israeli citizen. Part of the ceasefire protocol.
Hamas handed over OFER KALEDERON and Yarden Bibas to the Red Cross, and both are expected to be handed over to IDF soldiers.
Siegel, 65, grew up in North Carolina and immigrated to Israel when he was young, becoming Israel’s dual citizen. He and his wife Aviva settled in Kibbutz KFAR AZA. Since October 7, 2023, he has been held in Gaza, when the two were abducted during the Hamas Massacre.
Aviva Siegel was released in the last hostage transaction in November. He had previously told Fox News about her concerns about the deterioration of his health. He emphasized that until all the hostages returned, he returned, and he returned. The battle ended. It also released Siger, Cardon and Yarden Bibas in France-Israel. Bas’ wife and two children were imprisoned.
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Siegel will be the first American in the current ceasefire agreement. So far, 10 Israelic hostages and five Thai citizens have been abducted on October 7. Six Americans remain in Gaza. Among them, the 36-year-old father, Sagui Dekel-chen, is expected to be released soon. Another 21 -year -old Edan Alexander, another 21 -year -old in New Jersey, served in the Israeli National Defense Force when he was taken away. Hamas also has the dead body of the hostage.
Hamas named Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel and OFER KALDERON as the next three hostages. (Households and Missing Family Forum)
Ensuring the release of American citizens and other hostages is still the top priority of President Donald Trump, Donald Trump warns that if Hamas does not follow, they will face “all hell.” The White House special envoy Steve Witkoff closely monitored this situation and recently became the first American official to visit Gasha in 15 years. Witkov said to Axces: “There is almost nothing in Gaza.” It is estimated that comprehensive reconstruction may take 10 to 15 years. He emphasized that promoting hostage transactions is the key to stabilizing the region and wider diplomatic efforts, including Saudi Israel’s normalization negotiations.
For families who are still imprisoned, the struggle is far from over. Yechi Yehoud was the father of Argel Yehoud, a hostage released on Thursday, who issued an emotional statement when his daughter returned.
“Considering the hell she endured, Arbel returned to us under a reasonable health. Stress … We won’t rest until we know that they return to us and live alive! “
About the hostages and ceasefire transactions between Israel and Hamas
Khan Younis’s chaotic scene, as hostage Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud, was forced to cross Palestine’s mobs on January 30, 2025, waiting for the Red Cross on January 30, 2025 car. (Majdi Fathi/TPS-IL)
The ceasefire temporarily stopped a cruel 15 -month war, and it was unfolding at the stage. Each stage involves staggered Israelic hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and add humanitarian assistance to Gasha. However, this process is facing frustration, including the horror scene of this week. Hamas selects the hostages in front of the angry mobs to endanger their safety. The chaotic transfer to the Red Cross caused Israel’s anger. Prime Minister Benjamin Network (Benjamin Network) briefly stopped the mutual release of Palestinian prisoners and warned Hamas not to further destroy.
The current plan includes additional hostage release within the next few weeks, and it is expected to release 33 captives within six weeks. In return, Israel will release 2,000 Palestinian security prisoners, including 250-300 charges of being convicted for fatal attacks, and allowing humanitarian assistance to Gasha. Whether Hamas will fully abide by, it is still uncertain to make the fragile suspension danger.
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In the afternoon, Netanyahu met with the United States’ special envoy of President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff. (Photo by the Prime Minister Media Consultant)
In the high -risk ceasefire negotiations, Netanyahu accepted the invitation of President Trump on February 4, which made him the first foreign leader of Trump. This visit will be concentrated in hostage transactions, ceasefire discussions, and wider security issues, including the reconstruction of Iran and Gaza.
