Hamas Frees 13 Israeli Occupation Prisoners In 2Nd Exchange Batch

2025-10-13 05:03:52

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GAZA, Oct 13 (KUNA) -- The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced the release of 13 Israeli prisoners earlier in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the second batch of the agreed-upon prisoner exchange between the movement and the Israeli occupation.
In a statement, the Qassam Brigades said the handover process was carried out in accordance with what was agreed upon.
In turn, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed that crews had received the prisoners from the second meeting point in Khan Yunis, in preparation for their transfer to the Israeli occupation side as part of the second batch of the deal.
Earlier, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) received seven Israeli hostages from Hamas. (end)
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