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Hamas has released two Israeli hostages, 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz and 79-year-old Nurit Cooper, from Nir Oz who were held captive in Gaza. The release comes amid ongoing negotiations, including talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatari officials, with the possibility of more hostages being set free. The hostages were transferred to Egypt and then to the Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv via an IAF CH-53 “Sea Stallion” Transport Helicopter. The International Committee of the Red Cross is reportedly on the way to receive 50 hostages from Gaza who hold dual citizenship. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirmed the release of Lifshitz and Cooper, while their husbands and around 200 other hostages remain in captivity. The Biden administration is pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to allow more time for negotiations to save lives.