Staff members of the Red Cross transfer released hostages to the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, on Nov. 25, 2023. READ MORE: How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last? The Israeli military mentioned both men in a Nov. 16 statement, saying it had targeted an underground complex where Hamas leaders were hiding. The Israeli military claims to have killed thousands of militants, without providing evidence, including several mid-ranking commanders it has identified by name. The released Palestinians included at least two women who had been given long sentences after being convicted by Israeli courts of violent attacks.

Source: Fox News November 26, 2023 15:03 UTC