Hamas unveils list of 20 hostages being released today; no Bipin
Summary
Hamas has released a list of 20 hostages to be freed today, excluding Nepali citizen Bipin Joshi and soldier Tamir Nimrodi, amid the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement involving the U.S.
Key Points
- Hamas military wing announced 20 hostages to be released today as part of a negotiation with Israel.
- The released list does not include kidnapped soldier Tamir Nimrodi and Nepali citizen Bipin Joshi.
- The ceasefire negotiated by U.S. President Donald Trump mandates release of all hostages by local noon on the release day.
- The Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 251 kidnappings, including Bipin Joshi.
