Israel-Hamas war: Who are the two Israeli hostages released today?

Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79, were released by Hamas terrorists on October 23.

Two Israeli hostages named Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79, were released by Hamas terrorists on Monday, officials say.

The two women were kidnapped from their houses in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7. Both of the women's husbands are still being held as hostages - Amiram Cooper, 85, and Oded Lifshitz, 83.

According to a statement released by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acted "in all channels" to "overcome the many obstacles Hamas has laid" and secure the women's release.

"After they were transferred to the hands of the IDF, they are making their way to a medical center in Israel who is prepared for them and where their family members await them," the statement read. "We thank Egypt for the assistance and the Red Cross for their important role as life savers."

"The government of Israel, IDF and the security establishment, will continue to act to the best of their abilities to trace all missing and return all hostages back home," Netanyahu's press release added.