Israel-Hamas truce leads to release of Thai hostages: Latest updates

Thailand's Prime Minister confirms the release of 12 Thai nationals held in Gaza, while Hamas is expected to release 13 Israeli hostages from the October 7 attack. Israeli helicopters are preparing to receive the hostages at Hatzerim Air Base. Hamas has published the names of 39 Palestinian prisoners set to be released from Israeli jails, with the majority being from the occupied West Bank. Professionals will need to inform the released hostages about the fate of their families and communities. The truce agreement appears to be holding, with aid expected to flow into Gaza and Palestinians attempting to return to their homes in the north. American citizens are not expected to be among the first group of hostages released. Dozens of Palestinians stuck in Egypt have crossed back into Gaza, and 24 women and 15 children are expected to be among the Palestinian prisoners released.