News24 | Gaza militants hand over eight more hostages as third hostage release begins
Thursday, 30 January 2025 () Palestinian militants on Thursday freed three Israeli hostages and five foreigners captured in the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel as the third hostage-prisoner exchange of the Gaza ceasefire got under way.
The hostage release in Gaza took a dramatic turn as Hamas freed eight more captives, including an Israeli female soldier, a 29-year-old woman, an 80-year-old man, and five Thai laborers. However, chaotic handovers in crowded areas led Israel to delay releasing Palestinian prisoners. Netanyahu vowed...
Three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals captured by Hamas are set to be freed on Thursday following a ceasefire agreement that came into effect this month.
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Israeli hostage Agam Berger was reunited with the IDF in an emotional handover, while Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses endured chaotic crowds. Arbel, the last known female civilian hostage alive, faced a delayed release that nearly disrupted a recent ceasefire. Their return is part of an ongoing Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange, as negotiations continue amid tense conditions.
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Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.
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The third round of the Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange has begun, with Hamas releasing Israeli soldier Agam Berger to the Red Cross in Jabalia camp. Two more Israeli captives and five Thai nationals are set for release later. In exchange, Israel will free 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 children. Previous swaps saw 7 Israelis freed for 290 Palestinians. Another exchange is scheduled for Saturday.
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