Israeli Hostages Freed By Hamas After 2 Years Amid Massive Cheers In Tel Aviv | Read

Hamas has released seven Israeli hostages into the custody of the Red Cross, the first batch to be released as part of the US-backed ceasefire deal. There was no immediate information on their condition.

Back home in Israel, families and friends of hostages broke out into wild cheers as Israeli television channels announced that the hostages were in the hands of the Red Cross.

Tens of thousands of Israelis are watching the transfers at public screenings across the country, with a major event being held in Tel Aviv.