Hamas Frees Three Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners

The release occurred as part of a ceasefire agreement, with 183 Palestinians also set to be freed in the prisoner swap.

Three hostages—Keith Siegel, Ofer Kalderon, and Jarden Bibas—were released by Hamas after being held for 484 days since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
The release is part of a ceasefire agreement that includes the exchange of 33 hostages for 1,904 Palestinian detainees, with 183 freed so far.
Keith Siegel was handed over in Gaza City, while Ofer Kalderon and Jarden Bibas were released in Khan Younis, all under the supervision of the Red Cross.
The fate of Jarden Bibas' wife and two children, also abducted, remains uncertain, with conflicting reports on their status.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened for the first time since May 2024, allowing 50 patients and their escorts to seek medical treatment in Egypt.