Washington DC, Feb. 9 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated President Donald Trump's stance, demanding that Hamas release all hostages immediately.

"The President was clear - Hamas MUST release ALL hostages NOW!" Rubio was quoted as saying in a White House post on X.

His remarks came as Israel confirmed the return of three hostages released by Hamas as part of a negotiated exchange.

Earlier on Saturday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that the three hostages--Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy--had been handed over to the Red Cross, which escorted them to Israeli territory. IDF and Shin Bet forces received them upon arrival, where they were scheduled for initial medical evaluations. The men, who had been held in...