Three Israeli Hostages Freed Under Fragile Gaza Ceasefire

Hamas and Islamic Jihad release Israeli captives in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire tensions persist.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad released three Israeli men—Sagui Dekel-Chen, Iair Horn, and Alexander Trufanov—after 16 months of captivity in Gaza.
The exchange is part of a ceasefire agreement, with Israel releasing 369 Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted of serious offenses.
The freed hostages were handed over to the Red Cross and reunited with their families after medical evaluations in Israel.
Tensions surrounding the ceasefire remain high, with Hamas initially delaying the release and Israel threatening to resume military actions.
There are still 73 hostages in Gaza, of whom 36 are believed to have died, with uncertainty surrounding future prisoner exchanges.