2023-11-24 15:15:00
The handover of the hostages took place following the ceasefire in the Gaza war began. Israeli media reported unanimously on Friday that 13 Israeli women and children were transferred to the Red Cross at a hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.
The hostages have now crossed the border into Egypt, according to a Red Cross spokesman. They will then be handed over to the Israeli army. The same information comes from Hamas circles. The hostages were kidnapped by Hamas during an attack on Israel on October 7th.
Qatar: Ten Thais and one Filipino also released
The mediating country Qatar says that ten Thais and one Filipino citizen were also released. The Thai Prime Minister confirmed the release of Thai hostages on X (formerly Twitter).
As part of the four-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a total of 50 of the approximately 240 hostages kidnapped by Hamas are to be released. In return, 150 Palestinian prisoners are to be released from Israeli prisons.
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Our sources:
24 hostages released. WDR Studios NRW. November 24, 2023. 00:50 min. Available until December 1, 2023. WDR Online.
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