Gaza. Hamas on Friday released a group of people held hostage in Gaza for weeks, including 13 Israelis. This is the first phase of the exchange of Palestinian prisoners with Israel under the four-day ceasefire agreement. The agreement brought the first relief to Gaza’s beleaguered residents and opened the way for the delivery of much-needed aid.
It was also a moment of hope for families in Israel and elsewhere who were worried about loved ones captured during the October 7 Hamas attack.Thai Prime Minister Shretha Thavisin said that 12 Thai citizens abducted during the attack have also been freed. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed the release of 24 hostages.
“Those freed include 13 Israeli citizens, some of whom hold dual citizenship, as well as 10 Thai citizens and one Philippine citizen,” said ministry spokesman Majid al-Ansari. Qatar is a key broker in the release of the hostages. Was.There has been no news of fighting from anywhere in the hours after the ceasefire started.
This ceasefire will provide relief to 23 lakh people of Gaza who have been suffering from Israeli bombardment and lack of supplies of basic needs for the last few weeks. Thousands of people have lost their lives in Israeli strikes, while buildings in the area have suffered extensive damage. A large population of Palestine was forced to leave their homes due to the attacks.
