Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas on Saturday released four female Israeli soldiers in exchange for a group of about 200 Palestinian prisoners under the ongoing ceasefire. The released soldiers, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag, were stationed at an observation post near Gaza and abducted by Hamas during its October 7 attack. On January 19, Hamas released three female hostages.