Here’s a Look at the 3 Israeli Hostages Freed Saturday

The release of the three men was the fifth in a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange laid out in a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel.

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Red Cross 'increasingly concerned' at conditions for freed hostages

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The frail condition of the latest three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday as part of the fragile three-weeks-old ceasefire agreement has raised concerns. ...
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Israel begins mass release of prisoners after Gaza hostages freed

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Three hostages handed over to Israeli military after Hamas release

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Watch: Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to Red Cross

The men were all taken captive during the 7 October attacks and have been held in Gaza for 16 months.
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