Hamas Raises Stage Surrounded by Armed Men Before Releasing Hostages

Hamas has released three hostages, including a US citizen, and their condition appears to be stable. This contradicts Hamas's statement from last week, which indicated that they would not release any hostages.

US President Donald Trump has stated that Israel must now decide on a deadline for the release of all hostages, and the United States will support any decision made by Israel.

Hamas handed over 29-year-old Russian-Israeli Alexander Tryufvanov, 36-year-old US-Israeli Sagi Dekel-Heni, and 46-year-old Israeli Yair Hornin. All three were taken hostage during the attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.

Before being freed after 498 days in captivity, the trio was brought to a stage in Khan Younis, surrounded by armed individuals, as reported by Reuters.