The terrorist organization Hamas released 20 hostages, but not a single American was released on the first day of the ceasefire with Israel.
In addition to the 13 Israelis, 10 Thais and one Filipino were released into the custody of Red Cross personnel on Friday, who were seen transporting the rescued people from Gaza to Egypt in ambulances.
The Israeli hostages were transferred to Israel for treatment at various hospitals and are currently accompanied by Israeli Defense Force special forces.
A U.S. official told Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson that the United States is “pleased to move forward with this process.”
“We are doing everything we can, including securing the release of the American nationals,” a U.S. official said. “We’re focused on that hour by hour.”
Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages and 11 others pending ceasefire
A vehicle believed to be carrying hostages abducted by Hamas militants in the October 7 attack on Israel arrives at the Rafah border. Photographed from the southern Gaza Strip during the hostage and prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel. (Reuters TV via REUTERS)
The United States has yet to see the release of its nationals currently held by Hamas, despite playing a key role in negotiating a ceasefire that allowed for the exchange of hostages.
According to US intelligence, about 10 Americans are being held hostage by a terrorist group.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire, during which the terrorist group plans to release 50 captured women and children. October 7th attack against Israel in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
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An International Red Cross vehicle carrying Israeli hostages freed by Hamas reportedly passes through the Rafah border point in the Gaza Strip on its way to Egypt, from where it will fly to Israel to reunite with their families. . (Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images)
Israeli leaders have vowed to resume the war if the ceasefire is lifted.
“Israel will continue its war against Hamas. We will not stop until we achieve our two main goals: overthrow Hamas’ control and return all abductees to us safe and sound,” Eli said.・Foreign Minister Cohen said this on Friday during a tour of the country. Border areas between Israel, Portugal, and Slovenia were destroyed.
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After 48 days of gunfire and shelling that claimed thousands of lives, a four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war began on November 24, with 50 hostages set to be released in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners. became. (Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
More than 1,200 Israelis are reported to have been killed by Hamas. Palestinian Ministry of Health Israel claims nearly 13,000 civilians have been killed in its military operations in Gaza.
FOX News’ Chris Pandolfo, Lawrence Richard, Elizabeth Pritchett and Luis Casianio contributed to this report.
