Hamas frees another group of hostages - Breaking The News

Hamas frees another group of hostages

30 January

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday that Hamas handed over to the Red Cross two Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals who have been in captivity in the Gaza Strip since October 7,2023.

The Israeli military further said that the Red Cross is expected to bring the hostages to IDF troops inside Gaza to be escorted out of the enclave.

Previously, Hamas freed Israeli hostage soldier Agam Berger as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

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