Seven hostages handed to Red Cross by Hamas as exchange continues - latest - Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud is among eight hostages handed over to Red Cross

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen reports from Tel Aviv on the release of Israeli soldier Agam Berger and the upcoming release of the remaining two Israelis held in Gaza as part of the third hostage-prisoner exchange under the ceasefire.

There are still 57 living hostages left in Gaza; 30 more hostages, including two Americans, are set to be freed in the first phase of the cease-fire agreement.

Watch live as crowds gather in Tel Aviv as the Israel and Hamas ceasefire sees hostages released on Sunday (19 January) after 470 days.

Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.

The first hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023 were released Sunday morning, with 33 hostages expected to be released in the coming weeks.

As prisoner and hostage exchanges happen in Gaza, we hear about the International Red Cross's experience in facilitating this work.

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