Hamas released two American hostages Friday, according to multiple outlets, the first to be released of an estimated 200 hostages captured during an October attack on Israel.
Hamas said in a statement the release of the hostages was done “for humanitarian reasons” and to prove “the claims made by Biden and his fascist administration are false and baseless.”
Hamas did not specify in the statement what false claims the Biden Administration had made.
The Red Cross confirmed it had received the hostages in Gaza, according to the Messenger, with the Israel Defense Forces saying the two would be transported to Egypt and then back home to the U.S.
Reuters reports the release comes after mediation efforts between Hamas and representatives from Qatar.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.