Hamas Says Two More Gaza Hostages Freed

Jerusalem, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 24th Oct, 2023) Palestinian freedom fighters group Hamas said on Monday it had freed two more women hostages abducted to the Gaza Strip from Israel during the October 7 attacks.

The group’s military wing said in a statement the two had been freed for “compelling humanitarian” reasons following mediation by Qatar and Egypt.

There was no immediate confirmation by Israeli authorities but Israeli media reported that the women had been taken to the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.

Two American women, a mother and daughter, were freed on Friday.