Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the militants’ deadly rampage on Oct. 7. Israel on Monday announced its first hostage rescue — that of army Pvt. Hamas had earlier released Americans Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter, Natalie, 18.
Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the militants' deadly rampage on Oct. 7.