Hamas has released two US hostages – a mother and her daughter – “for humanitarian reasons”, Sky News understands.
Abu Ubaida of the militant organisation’s armed wing said the release was in response to Qatari mediation efforts and to “prove to the American people and the world that the claims made by Biden and his fascist administration are false and baseless”.
Israel’s Channel 13 News said Israel has confirmed the release of the two hostages.
Hamas fighters captured 203 hostages and brought them back to Gaza as part of their deadly attack on Israel on 7 October.
Israel says 20 of the hostages being held by Hamas are under 18, while between 10 and 20 are over 60.
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