Thirteen Israeli hostages released by Hamas have now crossed into Egypt, according to local media, as part of a truce deal with the militant group.
Thirteen Israeli hostages released by Hamas have now crossed into Egypt, according to local media, as part of a truce deal with the militant group.
Twelve Thai nationals have also been freed by Hamas, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has said. The Thai hostages were released as part of a separate deal with Hamas mediated by Qatar and Egypt. Footage has shown Red Cross vehicles travelling through the Rafah crossing into Egypt with hostages. It is not clear if the convoy in the video contains Thai or Israeli hostages.The Times of Israel has said the first group of Israeli hostages have been handed to the Red Cross after arriving in Egypt.
The hostages had been held captive for 49 days.
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