USA, Hamas frees hostages after UN resolution - last minute. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield called on Hamas to release the hostages following the UN Security Council's call to action for a ceasefire in Gaza.

"We must put pressure on Hamas, the ceasefire can begin immediately with the release of the first hostage, and this is the only path," she said. (HANDLE) . US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas Greenfield.