Four female Israeli hostages have been freed by Hamas after enduring 15 months of captivity in Gaza. The release took place following the detention of the hostages since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. The hostages - Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag - were among seven female soldiers kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base where they served as lookouts observing activity inside Gaza.
During the handover at Palestine Square in Gaza City, the hostages were taken on stage by Hamas militants while dressed in makeshift military uniforms before being handed over to the Red Cross. They were subsequently transferred to the Israeli military and reunited with their families in Israel.
