The four Israeli soldiers, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy And Liri Albagthey were released later 477 days of imprisonment. The young women, kidnapped during an attack on the military base of Nahal Oz In the 2023they are back in Israel and they hugged their families again at the military base in Reem.
The release occurred as part of an agreement cease-firewhich involved an exchange between hostages And Palestinian prisoners. The female soldiers were handed over to International Red Cross to Gaza Citywhere they appeared in good conditiondressed with military uniforms. Before the release, they were seen surrounded by armed militiamen during a public event.
The release represents a significant portion of the current agreements, which include the overall release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for more 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. This moment was greeted with relief by the Israeli population, but the authorities continue to investigate the details of the kidnapping and on the dynamics of the exchange.