Hamas Releases First Wave Of Hostages Under 4-Day Gaza Truce
Hamas Releases First Wave Of Hostages Under 4-Day Gaza Truce
Masked Hamas gunmen freed a first wave of hostages Friday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, sparking rare scenes of celebration in a seven-week war that has killed thousands of people. Hamas released 24 hostages in total, according to key mediator Qatar and an official Israeli list. They comprised 13 Israelis -- all of whom were women and children, including dual citizens -- 10 Thais and one Filipino citizen.
Masked Hamas gunmen freed a first wave of hostages Friday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, sparking rare scenes of celebration in a seven-week war that has killed thousands of people. Hamas released 24 hostages in total, according to key mediator Qatar and an official Israeli list. They comprised 13 Israelis -- all of whom were women and children, including dual citizens -- 10 Thais and one Filipino citizen.
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