Three Israeli and five Thai hostages, held in Gaza for over 15 months, have been released and returned to Israel. The handover, conducted by the International Committee of the Red Cross, involved a dramatic scene with the hostages being paraded before onlookers. In exchange for the hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released, as part of a complex multiphase deal brokered by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar. The capture occurred during the October 2023 Hamas-led attack, underscoring the ongoing conflict's toll on both sides.
The release of Israeli hostages followed a complex negotiation involving multiple parties and was part of a broader deal that also includes the release of Palestinian prisoners.
The chaotic handover saw hostages paraded in front of onlookers, highlighting the dramatic and often dangerous environment in which these exchanges take place.
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