Israel–Palestine conflict - 17 October
Hamas says it has released two more hostages
Late Monday (local time), Hamas said it had freed another two hostages on humanitarian grounds. Israeli media, citing an anonymous official, confirmed the release, but there was no formal announcement from the Israeli side. The Associated Press could not independently confirm the release.
Hamas released American woman Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Nataliean last week in what it said was a humanitarian gesture mediated by Qatar.
- AP