Gaza/Jerusalem, October 21: Many Israelis were taken hostage by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas on October 7. Today Hamas said it had released two American hostages, among the 200 people held hostage. Explaining the reasons for their release, he said that after the efforts of Qatar, we are releasing them for humanitarian reasons.
The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said that by releasing the two American hostages we want to prove that the allegations made by the US are “false and baseless”.
The release of the two American hostages has been confirmed through the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Two hostages held by the Hamas terrorist organization were released this evening,” it said in a statement.
A statement from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the two hostages who were freed were welcomed at the border with Gaza and were on their way to a military base. Where they will meet their families.
Information has been received about both the released hostages that they are American citizen mother and daughter.
In this regard, US President Joe Biden has issued a press release confirming the news of both the released hostages. Also, US President Joe Biden thanked Israel and Qatar for the assistance provided by them.