US hostages held in Gaza by Hamas released after two weeks in captivity

Two US nationals who were taken captive by Hamas militants during their deadly attack on 7 October have been released in an agreement brokered by Qatar. Natalie Raanan, 17, and her mother, Judith, 59, were transferred through the Rafah crossing into Egypt, where they were met by Israeli security forces. Family members of the two women delivered a statement welcoming their release. Uri Raanan, Natalie's father and Judith's ex-husband, said: 'I spoke with my daughter earlier today. She sounds very good. She looks very good.' Secretary of state Antony Blinken said the US believes some 200 captives are still held in Gaza, of whom 10 are American US mother and daughter released from Hamas captivity after Qatar brokers deal Israeli ground assault on Gaza looms as Hamas releases first hostages Israel-Hamas war live