On Sunday afternoon, the Hamas organization transferred three hostages to the Red Cross, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
The three civilian women were reportedly on their way to be received by Israeli forces. This handover is part of a deal that includes a ceasefire, the release of Hamas hostages, and Palestinian prisoners. As part of the agreement, 90 Palestinian inmates are expected to be released in exchange for the three women.
The deal, which is still unfolding, involves the initial release of 33 hostages by Hamas, who were taken from Israel during the October 7 attacks. In return, Israel is likely to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The IDF troops are also expected to gradually withdraw from the Gaza Strip. The fate of the remaining hostages is still unknown, with negotiations set to continue for their release. The ceasefire is initially expected to last for 42 days.