Hamas releases the second group of hostages

Hamas released a second group of hostages late Saturday as part of a deal brokered by the Qatari government after initially suspending the release.

The hostages are all Israeli women and children, along with four hostages from Thailand held by the radical terrorist group after carrying out a deadly terrorist attack. attack in various locations in southern Israel on October 7, killing more than 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostages. Hamas delayed the release, which was due early Saturday, claimed that Israel was not complying with the terms of the agreement.

UPDATE: The IDF spokesperson reports that according to information provided to the IDF, 17 hostages were taken to the Rafah border, including 13 Israelis and four Thai citizens. https://t.co/UGZMyjsKRG

— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) November 25, 2023

“The @ICRC reports that the hostages have been released and have undergone initial medical checks,” Israel War Room published on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday.

“The IDF spokesperson reports that according to information provided to the IDF, 17 hostages were taken to the Rafah border, including 13 Israelis and four Thai citizens,” the account said in a follow-up. publication.

Hamas released 25 hostages taken during October 7 attack on Friday, including 13 Israeli citizens, as part of a deal brokered by the government of Qatar. Hamas demanded that Israel allow aid trucks into northern Gaza, prompting Saturday’s delay. seconds in Axios.

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