Hamas Hands Over Three Israeli Captives in Prisoner Swap Deal

Gaza (Quds News Network)- Al-Qassam Brigades handed over on Saturday three Israeli captives to the International Red Cross as part of the fourth prisoner exchange deal under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. Preparations are also underway to release 183 Palestinian hostages.
The handover took place in southern Khan Younis and Gaza City. The three captives are Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas, amidst a heavy presence of fighters from the Al-Qassam Brigades.
Footage shows Al-Qassam Brigades’ deployment in Khan Younis during the release of two Israeli captives to the Red Cross as part of the prisoner exchange deal between the resistance and Israel. pic.twitter.com/9jbx5qr3uj
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 1, 2025
تغطية صحفية | اللحظة الأخيرة للأسير الإسرائيلي في غزة قبيل أن تفرج عنه كتائب القـــسام وتسلمه للصليب الأحمر ضمن صفقة طوفان الأحرار. pic.twitter.com/RG3NGnwP85
— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) February 1, 2025
The captives stood alongside resistance fighters on a platform with the writing “zionism will never prevail”, where a handover agreement was signed between a Hamas representative and the Red Cross.
According to press sources, the documents signed by the released Israeli prisoners by Al-Qassam Brigades include a pledge not to return to service in the Israeli army or participate in the war against Palestinians. pic.twitter.com/q5jSn7Lcpy
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 1, 2025
Meanwhile, Israel is preparing to release Palestinian hostages included in the fourth batch of the exchange deal.
The initial phase of the agreement, which spans 42 days, aims to exchange 33 Israeli prisoners for 1,900 Palestinians in three stages.