Hostage Exchange: Gaza Releases First Group, Including Irish-Israeli Citizen Emily Hand

Thirteen Israelis, ten Thai citizens, and one Filipino man were among the first group of hostages released from Gaza following the ceasefire with Israel. The Israeli hostages included four children, five elderly women, and their relatives who were visiting family at Nir Oz kibbutz when Hamas attacked. The other hostages were part of the migrant labor force working in the area. The released hostages were reunited with their families, while some of their relatives remain in captivity.