Multiple Hostages Released in Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire and Exchange

A group of 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis and 4 Thai nationals, were released from the Gaza Strip and arrived in Israel as part of a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The release followed a delay due to allegations of Israel violating the terms of the deal. The hostages underwent a medical assessment in Israeli territory after being transferred by the Red Cross. This release comes after a previous batch of hostages were freed, and it is expected that more hostages will be released during the four-day truce.