Hamas Releases Second Group of Hostages After Delay; Temporary Cease-Fire Holds
Second Group of 17 hostages Freed by Hamas A second group of 17 hostages that had been held captive in Gaza by Hamas militants since October 7 was freed late Saturday night. This release came after an afternoon of delays as part of a short-term cease-fire agreement brokered by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt. This …