Hamas announces the release of two Russian women hostages

Hamas announced on Wednesday the release of two Russian women among the hostages it has been holding in the Gaza Strip since the seventh of October. 

In a statement, the movement mentioned that the release of the Russians comes outside the truce agreement with Israel, "in response to the efforts of the Russian president."  

Hamas released the two detainees, who hold Russian citizenship, and they were handed over to the Red Cross a short while ago. 

AFP