Three female hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari, were freed under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 19. The hostages were handed over to the Red Cross, who then transferred them to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for medical care. Their families expressed relief, though acknowledging the long recovery ahead. Israel also released a list of 90 Palestinian prisoners for exchange, including women and children. The release was welcomed internationally, with US President-elect Trump and UK officials expressing support. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
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