‘Joy, relief, emotion’: Inside 4th exchange of Israel-Hamas truce deal | In pics

Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

The fourth exchange of hostages and prisoners took place in the Rafah border on Saturday, February 1, as part of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. 

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<p>As another round of hostage and prisoner exchange continued between Israel and Hamas, Yarden Bibas, who was kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 on Israel, was seen in an emotional moment of reuniting with his father and sister.&nbsp;</p>(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

As another round of hostage and prisoner exchange continued between Israel and Hamas, Yarden Bibas, who was kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 on Israel, was seen in an emotional moment of reuniting with his father and sister. 

(Reuters)

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A 54-year-old Israeli-French citizen, Ofer Kalderon, was one of the three male hostages released by Hamas on Saturday as part of the ceasefire deal. His family said that they were "overwhelmed with joy, relief and emotion" after his release.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

A 54-year-old Israeli-French citizen, Ofer Kalderon, was one of the three male hostages released by Hamas on Saturday as part of the ceasefire deal. His family said that they were "overwhelmed with joy, relief and emotion" after his release.(AP)

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Ofer Kalderon's family embrace each other at their home in Kfar Saba as they heard the new of his release from Hamas' captivity in the Gaza Strip. Kalderon was handed over to the Red Cross before the released Israeli hostages were able to see their families.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

Ofer Kalderon's family embrace each other at their home in Kfar Saba as they heard the new of his release from Hamas' captivity in the Gaza Strip. Kalderon was handed over to the Red Cross before the released Israeli hostages were able to see their families.(AFP)

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Israel and US flags were seen waved high as Hamas released American-Israeli Keith Siegel on Saturday. Ge crossed the border from Gaza after being handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross at a ceremony in Gaza City.&nbsp;(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

Israel and US flags were seen waved high as Hamas released American-Israeli Keith Siegel on Saturday. Ge crossed the border from Gaza after being handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross at a ceremony in Gaza City. (Reuters)

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Hamas secured a massive area before hte handover of American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel. Amid this, a Hamas fighter was seen carrying a sniper rifle on his shoulder in Gaza City on Saturday.&nbsp;(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Hamas secured a massive area before hte handover of American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel. Amid this, a Hamas fighter was seen carrying a sniper rifle on his shoulder in Gaza City on Saturday. (AFP)

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With the fourth exchange of prisoners and hostages taking place in Gaza, people reacted to news coverage of the ceasefire deal. Around 250 people were taken hostage by Hamas during its unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

With the fourth exchange of prisoners and hostages taking place in Gaza, people reacted to news coverage of the ceasefire deal. Around 250 people were taken hostage by Hamas during its unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.(Reuters)

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A makeshift tunnel was made and extended by the Israeli security forces towards the door of a military helicopter which transported Ofer Kalderon to the Sheba Hospital in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv after he was released by Hamas.&nbsp;(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

A makeshift tunnel was made and extended by the Israeli security forces towards the door of a military helicopter which transported Ofer Kalderon to the Sheba Hospital in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv after he was released by Hamas. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Israel also released Palestinian prisoners in exchange of the hostages from Hamas. A freed prisoner is seen being greeter and cheered on by Palestinians after being released from an Israeli jail as part of the hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

Meanwhile, Israel also released Palestinian prisoners in exchange of the hostages from Hamas. A freed prisoner is seen being greeter and cheered on by Palestinians after being released from an Israeli jail as part of the hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.(Reuters)

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Palestinians, who were wounded in the Gaza Strip bombardment by Israel, were seen waiting to cross the Rafah border into Egypt as those who are sick and wounded are allowed to leave the Gaza Strip for medical treatment, in Khan Younis.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Palestinians, who were wounded in the Gaza Strip bombardment by Israel, were seen waiting to cross the Rafah border into Egypt as those who are sick and wounded are allowed to leave the Gaza Strip for medical treatment, in Khan Younis.(AP)

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A Palestinian girl, who was also injured in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, was being carried by medics before Rafah border crossing in Egypt. Sick and wounded Palestinians are now allowed to leave Gaza Strip for treatment and medical attention.&nbsp;(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:24 pm IST

A Palestinian girl, who was also injured in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, was being carried by medics before Rafah border crossing in Egypt. Sick and wounded Palestinians are now allowed to leave Gaza Strip for treatment and medical attention. (AP)

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