The first group of hostages released after seven weeks in Hamas captivirty are with Israeli soldiers and will be reunited with their families, the USA Today website reports today (Nov.24, 2023).
The hostages included some 13 Israelis, 10 Thai nationals, and one Filipino citizen, according to Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, one of the countries that served as a mediator in the agreement.
They underwent an initial medical assessment in Israeli territory and will be transported to Israeli hospitals, according to Israel's military.
Meanwhile, 39 Palestinian prisoners , all women and children, have been released from Israeli jails, al-Ansari said.
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