Hostage Release Amidst Ongoing Conflict in Gaza

The Red Cross facilitated the release of an Israeli-American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza. Despite this development, broader ceasefire or release agreements remain unachieved, with the potential for famine looming in the conflict-ravaged enclave.

The Red Cross announced it successfully mediated the release and transfer of a hostage from Hamas custody to Israeli authorities on Monday.

Hamas confirmed earlier it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander as fighting subsided temporarily in Gaza. However, no progress was made on a broader ceasefire or further hostage releases.

Meanwhile, global hunger monitors warned of worsening famine conditions in the devastated Gaza enclave amid the continued conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)