The News Freedom
Chandigarh, November 26
Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners in the second phase. Confirming the development, Israel Defense Forces(IDF) in an official statement said that after 50 days in Hamas captivity, 41 hostages—women, children, the elderly and foreign nationals—were released in the past 48 hours and returned home to the warm embrace of their loved ones. “This is what we are fighting for and we won’t rest until they are all home,” the IDF further said.
As of now, 13 released hostages are in Israeli territory.
12 of the released hostages are being accompanied by ISA and IDF special forces to the Hatzerim Base, while an additional civilian landed at a hospital a short while ago.
4 additional released hostages are on their way…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 26, 2023