Hamas released the first batch of hostages under a cease-fire deal that began Friday, including 13 Israelis who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the terrorist group staged a raid on Israel nearly seven weeks ago. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/hamas-frees-first-batch-of-hostages-under-truce-officials-and-reports-say-2945464/