The Houthis had signaled Friday night they planned a release of prisoners, part of their efforts to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

Yemen's Houthis released 153 prisoners on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the ICRC said in a statement. The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed,

The Red Cross Northern California is one of several relief organizations on the ground in Southern California, working to provide critical support. The nonprofit said it has mobilized several hundred volunteers,

Four female Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas have returned to Israel after being handed over to Red Cross personnel as the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip entered its second week. Some 200 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails were also set to be released on Saturday,

Hamas militants handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees as part of the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas militants handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd