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Hamas releases first three hostages after ceasefire deal with Israel

Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher handed over to Red Cross after 15 months in captivity

Three women held hostage by Hamas in tunnels beneath Gaza during 15 months of devastating conflict, including the joint British national Emily Damari, have been dramatically released in the first act of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the conflict.

Damari, 28, Romi Gonen, 24 and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were handed over to the International Committee for the Red Cross in Gaza on Sunday afternoon, ending a protracted ordeal that began with their violent abduction by Hamas on 7 October 2023.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher handed over to Red Cross after 15 months in captivityIsrael-Gaza war – live updatesThree women held hostage by Hamas in tunnels beneath Gaza during 15 months of devastating conflict, including the joint British national Emily Damari, have been dramatically released in the first act of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the conflict.Damari, 28, Romi Gonen, 24 and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were handed over to the International Committee for the Red Cross in Gaza on Sunday afternoon, ending a protracted ordeal that began with their violent abduction by Hamas on 7 October 2023. Continue reading…