Hamas releases 6 captives in exchange for 620 Palestinians

Admin I Saturday, February 22, 2025

 

GAZA, Palestine – The Islamic Resistant Movement, Hamas has released all six Israeli captives as scheduled in the phase 1 of the ceasefire and prisoners exchange deal.

Hamas released the six captives in exchange for 620 Palestinian prisoners, some of whom were detained without charges.

Hisham al-Sayed, the sixth captive was released in Gaza.

Confirming release of the last captive, the Israeli Defence Forces, IDF said the Returning Hostage Hisham al-Sayed Has Arrived at the Initial Reception Point in Southern Israel

The statement from IDF Spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said IDF officers from the Personnel Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the returning hostage, and that he will undergo an initial medical assessment and be reunited with his family.

“IDF representatives are accompanying the other families waiting at the hospital and updating them with the latest available information”, the IDF said.