Release of Israeli Hostages by Hamas in Ceasefire Exchange
Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas during attacks in 2023 were among six hostages released in a ceasefire exchange in 2025.
Key Points
- Hostages Tal Shoham, Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, and Eliya Cohen were among those released
- Ceasefire exchange involved a total of six hostages
- Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed were also freed after being held in Gaza for a decade
Pros
- Successful release of hostages after being held by Hamas
Cons
- Initial kidnapping and long detention of hostages