Two Israeli Hostages Released, One Expected Later in Latest Gaza Exchange

Gaza City: Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon on Saturday, with American-Israeli Keith Siegel expected to be transferred later in the latest stage of a truce aimed at ending the 15-month war in Gaza.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Israeli military confirmed it had received Kalderon, a French-Israeli dual national, and Bibas after the two were handed over to a Red Cross official in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

Siegel is expected to be handed over at the Gaza City sea port later on Saturday.

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