Israel Defence Force announces return of three hostages after 498 days in captivity
Hostages Alexandre, Sagui, and Iair Return Home After 498 Days
In Tel Aviv, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the return of three hostages: Alexandre Sasha Trufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Iair Horn, after 498 days in captivity. The hostages are being escorted by IDF and Israel Security Agency (ISA) forces back to Israeli territory, where they will receive medical assessments.
Details of the Hostages
Alexandre Sasha Trufanov, a dual citizen of Israel and Russia, was abducted from his family home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Sagui Dekel-Chen, an American citizen, was also taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz. He will meet his third daughter for the first time. Iair Horn was abducted along with his brother Eitan, who remains in captivity.
Release and Ceasefire Agreement
The release is part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners. The Red Cross facilitated the transfer of the hostages. The agreement has seen the release of 16 Israelis and five Thai hostages, while Israel is to release 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Community Reaction
The return of the hostages was celebrated in Tel Aviv's Hostages' Square, where a crowd gathered to cheer their release.
Doubts Revealed
IDF
IDF stands for Israel Defence Forces. It is the military force of Israel, responsible for defending the country and its people.
Hostages
Hostages are people who are captured and held by someone, usually to force others to do something in exchange for their release.
Ceasefire
A ceasefire is an agreement between two groups to stop fighting for a certain period of time. It is often used to allow for negotiations or to exchange prisoners.
Hamas
Hamas is a group that controls the Gaza Strip, a region near Israel. They have been in conflict with Israel for many years.
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is a big city in Israel. It is known for its modern buildings, beaches, and as a center for culture and business.
Palestinian prisoners
Palestinian prisoners are people from Palestine who have been captured and held by Israel, often due to the ongoing conflict between the two regions.
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