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More hostage releases under way in Gaza


The latest releases of hostages held by Hamas as part of the ceasefire with Israel is under way in the Gaza Strip.

Soldier Agam Berger was handed to the Red Cross in a stage-managed event after being brought out of from a scene of rubble by gunmen in Jabalia, north Gaza. She was then transferred to Israeli forces and taken to Israel.

The hostages being released are three Israelis and five Thai nationals.

It is the third such release as part of the deal, which also involves the freeing of Palestinian prisoners being held in Israel in exchange.

A total of 110 Palestinian prisoners are due to be freed on Thursday.



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