Hostages released in Khan Younis and detainees arrive in Ramallah - in pictures


  • Palestinians are greeted by a crowd as they exit a Red Cross bus in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on February 1, after being released from Israeli prisons as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. AP
    Palestinians are greeted by a crowd as they exit a Red Cross bus in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on February 1, after being released from Israeli prisons as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. AP
  • A freed Palestinian detainee hugs a boy after arriving in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters
    A freed Palestinian detainee hugs a boy after arriving in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters
  • A Palestinian detainee released by Israel is hugged by relatives as he steps down from a Red Cross bus in Ramallah. AFP
    A Palestinian detainee released by Israel is hugged by relatives as he steps down from a Red Cross bus in Ramallah. AFP
  • A freed Palestinian detainee is hugged in Ramallah. Reuters
    A freed Palestinian detainee is hugged in Ramallah. Reuters
  • A freed Palestinian detainee is held aloft after arriving in Ramallah. AP
    A freed Palestinian detainee is held aloft after arriving in Ramallah. AP
  • A freed Palestinian detainee is carried on another man's shoulders in Ramallah. Reuters
    A freed Palestinian detainee is carried on another man's shoulders in Ramallah. Reuters
  • A Palestinian man celebrates his release from an Israeli jail, in Ramallah. Reuters
    A Palestinian man celebrates his release from an Israeli jail, in Ramallah. Reuters
  • A Palestinian former detainee waves a pair of crutches in the air as he is cheered by the crowd greeting him in Ramallah. AFP
    A Palestinian former detainee waves a pair of crutches in the air as he is cheered by the crowd greeting him in Ramallah. AFP
  • Preparations are made for the release of Israeli hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on February 1. Sky News Arabia screengrab
    Preparations are made for the release of Israeli hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on February 1. Sky News Arabia screengrab
  • Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon, held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is accompanied by Hamas fighters to his release on February 1 as part of a ceasefire and a hostages for detainees swap between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
    Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon, held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is accompanied by Hamas fighters to his release on February 1 as part of a ceasefire and a hostages for detainees swap between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
  • Ofer Kalderon is released in Khan Younis. Sky News Arabia screengrab
    Ofer Kalderon is released in Khan Younis. Sky News Arabia screengrab
  • Ofer Kalderon is released in Khan Younis. Reuters
    Ofer Kalderon is released in Khan Younis. Reuters
  • Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas is released in Khan Younis on February 1. Sky News Arabia screengrab
    Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas is released in Khan Younis on February 1. Sky News Arabia screengrab
  • Screengrab of hostages being released in Khan Younis. Sky News Arabia
    Screengrab of hostages being released in Khan Younis. Sky News Arabia
  • Yarden Bibas is released in Khan Younis, Gaza. Sky News Arabia screengrab
    Yarden Bibas is released in Khan Younis, Gaza. Sky News Arabia screengrab
  • Hostages are released in Khan Younis, Gaza. Sky News Arabia screengrab
    Hostages are released in Khan Younis, Gaza. Sky News Arabia screengrab
  • A stage is set up near Gaza port for the release Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel. Sky News Arabia screengrab
    A stage is set up near Gaza port for the release Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel. Sky News Arabia screengrab
  • Paperwork is signed for the release of Keith Siegel in Gaza. Screengrab Sky News Arabia
    Paperwork is signed for the release of Keith Siegel in Gaza. Screengrab Sky News Arabia
  • Mr Siegel is released by Hamas militants. Reuters
    Mr Siegel is released by Hamas militants. Reuters