Hamas has just released two Israeli hostages into Egypt that have been held since the terrorist attack October 7th.
Fox News says they have independently confirmed that this release has taken place:
BREAKING: Two American hostages were released from Gaza, Fox News has independently confirmed
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) October 20, 2023
Fox News said that this had to do with some negotiation by Qatar:
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Is there confirmation that Hamas released two American hostages? Find the mother and daughter. pic.twitter.com/dNspB4pJFR
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) October 20, 2023
There are still 201 hostages being held by Hamas, assuming they are still alive.
[UPDATE] It has also been confirmed by Israel:
Israel confirms 2 American hostages have been released. https://t.co/mOZUIgcDmL
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) October 20, 2023
[UPDATE] Here’s more info on the hostages released:
More information on the release of two American hostages from Gaza:
A source with knowledge of the release confirmed to Fox News that the two American hostages, a mother and her daughter, were released “on humanitarian grounds” following Qatari mediation efforts.
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) October 20, 2023
BREAKING: Hamas releases two American hostages Judith and Natalie Raanan pic.twitter.com/NkFTpU2xbr
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) October 20, 2023
An Israeli official tells Fox News that the family of the hostages was notified. They were initially taken from Nahal Oz. Their names are Judith and Natalie Raanan. pic.twitter.com/5nhJSLUinZ
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) October 20, 2023