Freedom at Last: Israeli Female Hostages Released in Ceasefire Deal

Hamas has released three Israeli women as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. The women - Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari - endured traumatic abductions and have now safely returned to Israeli territory, marking a significant moment of relief and hope amid ongoing tensions.

In a significant development, the Palestinian militant group Hamas freed three Israeli female hostages during the first phase of a ceasefire deal with Israel.

The newly liberated women - Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari - have safely returned to Israeli soil, affirming a hopeful step amidst ongoing tensions.

Each woman endured traumatic experiences before their release; Gonen was abducted from a music festival, Steinbrecher from her home, and Damari, a British-Israeli, met a terrifying ordeal in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)