First two of six hostages exchanged for 602 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas has released two of six Israeli hostages in Rafah under the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Relatives of Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu celebrated their return after nearly a decade. Four more hostages are expected to be freed, with tensions still high over the conflict’s impact.

​Hamas has released two of six Israeli hostages in Rafah under the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Relatives of Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu celebrated their return after nearly a decade. Four more hostages are expected to be freed, with tensions still high over the conflict’s impact.