two new hostages have been released by Hamas, confirms the ICRC

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The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed Monday that two new hostages were released by Hamas.

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Posters, in Paris on October 23, 2023, to demand the release of hostages by Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip. (BRUNO LEVESQUE / MAXPPP)

Two new hostages were released by Hamas, the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) confirmed on Monday evening, October 23. These are two women, says the armed wing of Hamas in a press release. They were released “for pressing humanitarian reasons”adds Hamas without specifying their nationality.

Hamas claims that this release took place thanks to the mediation of Qatar and Egypt.

The ICRC states that it has “facilitated the release of two additional hostages by transporting them out of Gaza.” “Our role as a neutral intermediary between the warring parties makes this work possible. We stand ready to visit the remaining hostages and facilitate any future release. We are pleased that these individuals will soon be reunited with their families and loved ones.”adds the ICRC in its press release.

This release comes three days after that of two Americans. The ICRC also played a role in this first release.


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