Islamic group Hamas has handed over three more hostages to Israel, bringing the total number of captives freed under the ceasefire agreement to 13.
Israel's military announced the release of the three male Israeli civilians on Saturday.
Under the six-week ceasefire deal that began on January 19, Hamas will release 33 hostages in phases.
The group had earlier freed 10 of them, including women and senior citizens.
Israel has released 400 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange.
Apart from the agreement, Hamas freed five Thai hostages on Thursday.
The group is set to release the remaining 20 hostages in the next four weeks or so.
Israel's military announced the release of the three male Israeli civilians on Saturday.
Under the six-week ceasefire deal that began on January 19, Hamas will release 33 hostages in phases.
The group had earlier freed 10 of them, including women and senior citizens.
Israel has released 400 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange.
Apart from the agreement, Hamas freed five Thai hostages on Thursday.
The group is set to release the remaining 20 hostages in the next four weeks or so.
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13 hostages freed by Hamas under a six-week ceasefire deal with Israel; Israel releases three male Israeli civilians in return. Hamas aims to release 33 captives, including previous release of 10 (women and senior citizens). Israel has already released 400 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas also freed
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Date: Feb. 1, 2025
Created: 2025/02/03 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 06:35
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