Israeli Hostages Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, Ben Ami Freed By Hamas

Hamas released three Israeli hostages on February 8 in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners. Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza. They were driven across the border to Israel for medical checks before reuniting with their families. Israeli officials condemned the treatment of the hostages, with President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu voicing their concerns. n18oc_crux