A rollercoaster of emotions unfolded this week as Israel and Hamas completed new hostage swaps, bringing both tears and joy to families awaiting the return of their loved ones. In the latest exchanges, 11 Israelis were released by Hamas in the fourth batch, while 33 Palestinian prisoners also walked free.
The exchanges continued on Tuesday evening with the release of 30 more Palestinian prisoners, marking the fifth swap. Additionally, the Israeli government confirmed the release of 12 hostages from the Gaza Strip, further easing tensions between the two sides.
On November 30, Hamas and Israel successfully completed the seventh batch of prisoner-hostage swaps under the current Gaza truce, a significant step towards fostering peace in the region.
Captured by CGTN Stringer, a bus carrying the released Palestinians was greeted with loud cheers as it made its way through the streets, symbolizing hope and relief for many. 🎉
One of the released Palestinian prisoners shared her harrowing experience, revealing that she learned of her release through a radio announcement while enduring great distress in Ofer Prison. 😢
A relative of former Hamas hostages expressed a resolute stance, stating they will continue to advocate for the safe return of all remaining hostages until every individual is reunited with their family. 💪
