Hamas releases Israeli soldier from captivity: What is known
Photo: Agam Berger, IDF soldier (Getty Images)
The Islamist Hamas movement has released Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier Agam Berger from captivity, as part of an agreement with Israel, according to the Facebook page of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"The Government of Israel embraces IDF soldier Agam Berger. Her family has been updated by the responsible authorities that she is with our forces. The Government, together with all of the security officials, will accompany her and her family," Netanyahu noted.
According to The Times of Israel, Berger was handed over to Red Cross representatives in Jabalia, after which she was transferred to the IDF in the Netzarim Corridor area.
Agreement between Hamas and Israel
Israel and Hamas recently reached an agreement on the release of hostages held by the Islamist group in the Gaza Strip, as well as a ceasefire in the enclave. The agreement took effect on January 19, when Hamas released the first three Israeli hostages, and Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners.
By January 27, Tel Aviv had allowed civilians to return to the northern Gaza Strip.
