Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages?

Hamas released six hostages on Saturday as part of a cease-fire deal with Israel in Gaza, fulfilling their commitment to free at least 33 captives. Among those released were Omer Wenkert and Eliya Cohen, who were kidnapped during the Oct. 7 attacks, and Hisham al-Sayed, an Israeli Bedouin minority member held by Hamas for years. Avera Mengistu, the longest-held living Israeli hostage in Gaza, remains in captivity as negotiations for an extended truce continue.

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