Hamas freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month.

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are expected to continue amid the first phase of the deal, which was slated to last about six weeks. IDF confirms Agam Berger is back in Israel and will undergo a medical assessment The Israel Defense Forces have issued a statement confirming that Agam Berger is now back in Israel and undergoing an "initial medical assessment.