Hamas gives 1st hostages to Red Cross

International Committee of the Red Cross says Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal marks 'new beginning'
The ICRC, as agreed by the parties, is preparing for a significant operation that involves the release and transfer of both hostages and detainees, as well as increased humanitarian assistance into Gaza,
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; Hamas gives first hostages to Red Cross
By Mohammed Salem, Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie GAZA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinians poured into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday,
Red Cross aid staff prepared for releases of hostages held in Gaza
Red Cross aid workers in Gaza are preparing for a special operation ahead of the release of hostages held by Hamas. The current operation is not comparable with past experience as the process may take around 15 months,
Hamas hands over 3 Israeli captives to Red Cross under Gaza cease-fire deal
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas handed over three Israeli captives to the Red Cross on Sunday under the first phase of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement. The three captives were handed over by Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, at Saraya Square in central Gaza City, according to an Anadolu reporter.
Red Cross Says 'Ready To Facilitate' Gaza Hostage, Prisoner Releases
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross said Wednesday that the organisation stood ready to help implement an agreed Gaza ceasefire and facilitate the prisoner and hostage exchanges.
Red Cross urges unhindered aid access to flood-hit and freezing Gaza
The Red Cross called Wednesday for safe and unhindered access to Gaza to bring desperately needed aid into the war-torn Palestinian territory wracked by hunger and where babies are freezing to death."Without safe access -- children will freeze to death.
Hamas transfers hostages to Red Cross in landmark exchange
Dozens of masked militants from Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Al-Quds Brigades were present, adding an intense atmosphere to the exchange.
Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up the first Israeli hostages in Gaza
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