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Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Hostages Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Negotiations

In a significant development related to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, four female Israeli hostages—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—were released by Hamas and successfully crossed into Israel. This release is part of an ongoing hostage exchange deal, with Hamas also announcing that another group of hostages is set to be freed soon. Reports indicate that these hostages were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of the arrangement. Amid heightened tensions and complex negotiations, the situation continues to evolve as Israel and Hamas prepare for further exchanges of hostages and prisoners.
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