American-Israeli hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen was released by Hamas after almost 500 days in captivity. He was wounded during a terrorist attack in 2023 and spent most of his time in tunnels, facing minimal medical treatment. During his captivity, he did not know if his family had survived the attack or if his wife had given birth to their third child. His wife had to give birth while he was held hostage. Dekel-Chen was reunited with his family, including his newborn daughter, after his release.
His release was part of a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. The deal also saw the release of two other hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Prior to the release, tensions were high as both sides threatened to delay the exchange. Eventually, the original terms of the ceasefire were upheld, leading to the release of the hostages.
The days leading up to the release were described as brutal and terrifying for the families of the hostages. Negotiations are ongoing to reach the next phase of the agreement, which involves the release of all remaining hostages in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners, a permanent ceasefire, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The ultimate goal is to secure the release of all hostages and ensure a lasting peace in the region.
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