Israel is still continuing to pound Gaza with massive strikes. Meanwhile, Hamas has released two more hostages today, according to The Times of Israel. The hostages have been identified as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz.Hamas releases two more hostages on TuesdayAccording to the media reports, a military helicopter ferrying the two freed hostages landed on the roof of Ichiloc Hospital in Tel Aviv.Hamas frees two Israeli women, reports Reuters.(Photos Source: Reuters) https://t.co/hZvWaM0mer pic.twitter.com/fAGo2ah8Xy— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2023Citing a nurse at the Ichilov Hospital, The Times of Israel reported that both released hostages appeared to be in good health after arriving at the Israeli Medical Centre, directly upon their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza.Cooper and Lifsgitz had an emotional reunion with their families, the nurse told The Times of Israel.Both the freed hostages were on medication that they may not have received during their two weeks of captivity.The nurses said that the hospital authorities would come to a better understanding of their condition in the morning, The Times of Israel reported.Hostages being freed by HamasSharing a video on social media, Hamas Qassam Brigades had handed over two hostages to members of the International Red Cross.In the video, the two women, wearing identical purple robes, walk unsteadily holding the hands of masked gunmen, who also offer them snacks and drinks. Both appear terrified through much of the footage, according to The Times of Israel.Taking to X, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that Washington welcomes the release of these hostages and is continuing to work for the release of the remaining hostages, believed to be numbering over 200.American hostages also releasedEarlier, two American hostages, identified as Judith Tai Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natali Raanan, were released by Hamas, CNN reported, adding that both were from Chicago.As per their family members, they had been visiting some relatives in Nahal Oz, a farming community in southern Israel, and were released on humanitarian grounds due to the mothers poor health. They were released following negotiations involving Qatar and Hamas, according to CNN.
