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Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".

PM Netanyahu, Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the delay to ensure safe exit of Israeli hostages in future stages.

Israel is releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for five Thai and three Israeli hostages who Hamas freed from Gaza hours earlier.

Militants in the Gaza Strip have released eight hostages, handing them over to the Red Cross amid chaotic crowds as part of a swap in which 110 Palestinians are to be released from Israeli prisons lat ...

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but the ...

Gadi Moses, 80, and Arbel Yehud, 29, were handed over to the Red Cross Thursday, along with five Thai hostages, following over a year spent in captivity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the sight of their handover amid the swarming crowds was shocking and threatened death to anyone hurting hostages ...

HAMAS has released the latest batch of seven hostages after keeping them in captivity for a harrowing 482 days. Agam Berger, 20, Arbel Yehud, 29 and Gadi Mozes, 80, were all handed over alongside ...

In total, three Israeli and five Thai nationals are set to be freed today, with more than 100 Palestinian prisoners expected ...

Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud, a 29-year-old civilian, has finally been handed over to the Red Cross, following over a year ...