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A crowd greets Islamic Jihad and Hamas fighters as they arrive for the hand-over of Ihostages to the Red Cross in the south Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis, 30 January 2025

Video. Hamas frees eight hostages, Israel puts prisoner release on hold

Updated: 30/01/2025 - 14:51 GMT+1

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals captured by Hamas were freed on Thursday following a ceasefire agreement that came into effect this month.

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