Iair Horn, 46, is an Argentine Israeli man who was lured from the home of his brother Eitan Horn, 38, from Kibbutz nir Oz’s home.
Sasha Alexander Torfanov, 29, is a Russian Israelite who was accused of with his family at Kibbutz nil Oz. His father was confined and murdered, and his female relatives were released last November. Torfanov will be released separately by Iran-backed Islamic jihad, the group said on Friday.
Hamas’ announcement comes after holding a meeting with Egyptian-Qatari intermediaries on Wednesday, and overturning warnings that hostage prisoners would be postponed indefinitely for Israel’s ceasefire violations.
In the first phase of the transaction, Hamas gradually released 16 of its 33 hostages due to the past 42 days.
Israeli officials say 1,200 people were killed and 251 were captured during the Hamas-led terrorist attack on October 7, 2023.
Local health officials say the military attacks in Gaza killed more than 48,000 Palestinians and forced most of their 2.3 million population.
