On February 1, 2025, Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of the fourth prisoner exchange under a ceasefire agreement, with 183 Palestinian prisoners being freed. Among the released was US-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, who had been abducted during the October 7 attacks. The Rafah crossing into Egypt is set to open for the first time since May for medical evacuations. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed joy over the release of hostage Ofer Kalderon, highlighting the long ordeal faced by these individuals and their families.
"Hamas has handed over a third hostage held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attacks. US-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel was delivered to the Red Cross in Gaza City."
"We share the immense relief and joy of his loved ones after 483 days of unimaginable hell," Macron said regarding the release of Ofer Kalderon.
"All three Israeli hostages have been handed over in the fourth hostage-for-prisoner exchange of the Gaza ceasefire on Saturday."
"The Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt is expected to reopen for medical evacuations, marking a significant change since May."
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