Hamas to release 3 Israeli, 5 Thai hostages today
Hamas to Release Hostages in Ceasefire Agreement
In a significant development, Hamas is set to release three Israeli and five Thai hostages as part of a ceasefire deal. The release includes IDF Soldier Agam Berger, and civilians Arbek Yehoud and Gadi Moshe Mozes. The names were communicated through mediators Egypt and Qatar. Additionally, five Thai nationals will be freed, although their names have not been disclosed.
Currently, there are eight Thai hostages in Gaza, along with one Nepalese and a Tanzanian. Unfortunately, two Thai citizens and one Tanzanian have been declared dead by Israel.
As part of the agreement, Israel will release 110 Palestinian security prisoners, including 30 terrorists serving life sentences. This exchange follows the return of four hostages to Israel last week, who were kidnapped during the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.
The attack on October 7 resulted in over 1,200 Israeli deaths and the abduction of more than 200 people. In response, Israel's counter-offensive in Gaza has led to over 46,000 Palestinian casualties. Earlier, a weeklong ceasefire in November 2023 saw the release of over 100 hostages.
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Hamas
Hamas is a group that controls the Gaza Strip, a small area in the Middle East. They have been in conflict with Israel for many years.
Hostages
Hostages are people who are captured and held by someone, usually to force others to do something in exchange for their release.
Ceasefire
A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting for a certain period of time. It is often used to allow for negotiations or to provide humanitarian aid.
IDF
IDF stands for Israel Defense Forces, which is the military force of Israel. They are responsible for protecting the country.
Palestinian prisoners
Palestinian prisoners are people from Palestine who have been captured and held by Israel, often due to conflicts between the two groups.
October 7 attack
The October 7 attack refers to a violent event where Hamas attacked Israel, leading to many deaths and hostages being taken.
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