Hamas Frees Israeli and Thai Hostages in Truce, Assaf Harofeh Hospital to Provide Treatment

Thirteen Israelis and four Thai nationals have been released by Hamas in the second group of hostages freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The release was briefly endangered by a dispute over aid delivery into Gaza, but was resolved with the help of Egypt and Qatar. The fragility of the truce to swap 50 hostages for 150 prisoners highlights the ongoing tensions in the region. The released hostages have arrived in Israel, where they will reunite with their families.