Hamas has released three Israeli captives as part of a gradual exchange under a ceasefire deal that ended the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were handed over in Khan Younis, while Keith Siegel was released in Gaza City. The handovers were well-organized, with Hamas managing the crowd. The captives have arrived back in Israel and will undergo medical checks before reuniting with their families. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is expected to reopen for the evacuation of sick Palestinians. Negotiations for the release of remaining captives and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza will start soon. The ceasefire, brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators and backed by the US, has remained on track despite some incidents. The exchange of captives is part of efforts to maintain peace in the region after a deadly Hamas attack and a devastating Israeli response. Israel’s campaign in Gaza resulted in significant casualties, while the ceasefire aims to pave the way for future agreements and humanitarian aid delivery in the region.
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