Two Israelis and five Thai nationals were released as part of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that began Jan. 19.

Hamas-led militants freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but the chaotic handover of some of the captives, who were shuttled through a rowdy crowd of thousands by masked militants,

Eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas before being transferred to Israeli forces and taken to Israel.

The Israeli army says the Red Cross has confirmed that it has seven captives— two Israelis and five Thai nationals.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Red Cross vehicles arrive at a location in northern Gaza as Hamas is set to free hostages in ceasefire deal. Copyright © 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

Three female Israeli hostages were released by Hamas and handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza City before crossing into Israel. A video released by Israeli forces showed the mothers of freed hostages Romi Gonen,

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas hands 4 female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross after parading them before a crowd. Copyright © 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

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