Hamas handed over three hostages from Nova festival to Red Cross – Alexey Zheleznov

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According to journalist Oleksiy Zheleznov, Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages abducted during the bloody attack on the Nova festival on 7 October 2023 to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Who was fired?

🔹 O mer Venkert (23) – from Hedera, abducted at the Nova festival.

🔹 Elijah Cohen (27) – from Tsur Adassa, captured during the same attack.

🔹 O mer Shem-Tov (21) – from Herzliya, one of the youngest abductees in the West.

According to Zheleznov, all three hostages are moving around on their own, although they look exhausted after a long stay in captivity.

Details of the transfer

The handover ceremony took place in the presence of representatives of the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip. The released prisoners are under medical care and are preparing to be evacuated to the Israeli-controlled territory, where they will receive further medical examination and psychological assistance.

Context.

The Nova festival has become one of the symbols of the 7 October tragedy, when hundreds of people were killed and dozens kidnapped in a Hamas attack. The release of the three hostages is an important step in the efforts to return all abducted Israeli citizens.

Negotiations are ongoing

The release was the result of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The Israeli authorities stress that they will not stop until all hostages return home.

This news has become a glimmer of hope for many families whose loved ones are still in captivity.