Hamas to Release Three Israeli Hostages After Intense Negotiations

The release comes as part of a fragile truce mediated by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar, with Israel set to free 369 Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

The three hostages—Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexander Trufanov, and Iair Horn—were abducted during the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Sagui Dekel-Chen, a U.S.-Israeli citizen, missed the birth of his third child while in captivity and is expected to face a long recovery after enduring severe conditions.
Alexander Trufanov, also a Russian citizen, has reportedly suffered injuries and poor health during his time as a hostage of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Iair Horn, an Argentinian-Israeli, was held for over 16 months, with his younger brother still in captivity in Gaza.
The exchange deal, involving the release of 369 Palestinian prisoners, aims to uphold a precarious ceasefire, with U.S. President Trump issuing an ultimatum for the release of all remaining hostages.