4 Israeli Women Soldiers Freed In Gaza As Ceasefire Deal Unfolds
A major breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas conflict as four Israeli women soldiers—Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—were released today under the second phase of the ceasefire deal. The soldiers, taken hostage on October 7, 2023, were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza, surrounded by a large crowd and Hamas militants. This exchange, involving 200 Palestinian prisoners, brings relief as part of a broader agreement to withdraw Israeli troops from some Gaza areas and increase humanitarian aid to the region. The first phase of the deal saw the release of three hostages after 471 days in captivity.
