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Hamas releases four female soldiers as the ceasefire with Israel enters its second week.
In exchange, Israel will hand over a total of 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
I'm Ayesha Rascoe.
And I'm Scott Simon.
And this is up first from NPR News.
A crowd gathered outside in Tel Aviv cheered when a big screen TV showed the Israeli soldiers being handed over to the Red Cross.
We'll have more on that story.
Also, the US State Department pauses most foreign aid programs.
The Trump administration says it wants to undertake a thorough review.
And what's ahead as Robert F.
Kennedy, Jr.
Faces a Senate confirmation hearing next week.
So stay with us.
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Hamas took the Israeli soldiers captive 15 months ago during its October 7 raid.
The Palestinian group held them as hostages ever since.
NPR's Greg Myri is in Tel Aviv.
Greg, thanks for being with us.
Hi, Scott.
What was that moment like?