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What we know
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Three Israeli women taken hostage by Hamas have been handed over to Israeli officials as part of a
long-awaited ceasefire
deal after 15 months of near-constant war in Gaza. An NBC News crew in Gaza witnessed the handover to the Red Cross, which transferred them to the Israeli military.
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It appears the
ceasefire is holding.
Palestinian families are returning to Rafah, mostly on foot.
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The released hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack are:
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher
- Under the terms of the complex three-phase deal, four additional living hostages are expected to be released in seven days.
- The first of 90 Palestinians held in Israeli prison and detention were released early Monday local time.
- About 46,800 Palestinians have been killed in the fighting, and more than 1,200 Israelis were killed on Oct. 7 and during military operations.