13 Israeli hostages are finally released after 48 days of captivity in Gaza, along with a group of Thai and Filipino citizens (Photos)

13 Israeli hostages were finally released after 48 days of captivity in Gaza, along with a group of Thai and Filipino citizens, as part of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas that came into force today, November 24.

Thirteen Israeli women and children and 11 Thai and Filipino hostages were among those who were kidnapped and taken by the terrorist group in its October 7 attack on Israel.

Israeli media reported that the hostages were transferred by Hamas to the Red Cross and then to the Egyptians, before crossing into Egypt.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry said this evening that ten Thai prisoners and one Filipino citizen have been released, along with the 13 Israeli prisoners, who are now back in Israel and will soon be reunited with their families, the IDF confirmed.

Going in the opposite direction were 39 Palestinian prisoners – 24 women and 15 teenagers – who were released by Israel as part of the deal that halted fighting in the Gaza Strip for the first time in seven weeks, triggered by the attack by Hamas, a Qatari foreign group. confirmed ministry.

Around 30 children are currently believed to be among the 240 captives taken to Gaza by Hamas.

Photos of the first Red Cross transporting hostages appear to show several elderly people being taken for treatment.

The IDF has since said: “The released hostages underwent an initial medical assessment within Israeli territory.

“They will continue to be accompanied by IDF soldiers as they head to Israeli hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families.”

The hostages began to be named. One of the elderly hostages was named Adina Moshe, 72, while another was named Margalit Moses, 78.

Source: www.lindaikejisblog.com