U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised the efforts of those involved in the negotiations, and called for a comprehensive and sustainable peace to be reached. The agreement has seen the release of seventeen hostages held by Hamas, including 4-year-old American citizen Abigail Mor Edan, as well as 39 Palestinian minors from Israeli prisons.
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Abigail Mor Edan, the youngest U.S. citizen held by Hamas, was released as part of a cease-fire and hostage exchange agreement between Israel and the militant group. Abigail's parents were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, and her release is part of a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, which has seen Israel release Palestinian prisoners and allow aid into the Gaza Strip. Her release was confirmed by both President Biden and the Israeli military and was facilitated by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.