JERUSALEM — Three hostages held by Hamas were released Sunday after 471 days in captivity as part of a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group. A gradual release of dozens of captives over the next several weeks has been agreed on.

The truce and release of hostages sparked hope and trepidation among Israelis. Many fear that the three-phase deal could collapse before all the hostages return, or that they will arrive in poor health. Others worry that the number of captives who have died is more than predicted.

In addition to three hostages, Hamas released the body of Oron Shaul, a soldier who was killed in the 2014 Israel-Hamas war.{ai:summary}<p>Three hostages held by Hamas were released after 471 days as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The deal includes a gradual release of more captives over the coming weeks, raising mixed feelings among Israelis about the potential collapse of the agreement and concerns over the health of the hostages.</p><p>Many fear that the number of captives who may have died could be higher than anticipated, adding to the anxiety surrounding the ongoing negotiations. #foreignaffairs</p>

Who are the Israelis released on the first day of the ceasefire?

Loading...