Hamas Hostage Exchange with Red Cross in Gaza

Hamas has handed over the last of three hostages, U.S.-Israeli dual national Keith Siegel, to the Red Cross at Gaza Port. Earlier, Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, a French-Israeli dual national, were also released in a phased exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

In a significant development, Hamas has handed over U.S.-Israeli dual national Keith Siegel, the last of three hostages, to the Red Cross at Gaza Port. This transfer was captured live on television, marking a crucial step in a larger exchange negotiation.

Earlier, Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, who holds French-Israeli dual nationality, were also released by Hamas. The handover took place in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, witnessed by a Red Cross official as part of the ongoing process.

This exchange is part of a phased strategy involving hostages and Palestinian prisoners, reflecting complex geopolitical negotiations in the region.