Israel says 8 hostages will be released from Gaza on Thursday (30); understand

Israel released the identities of three Hamas hostages that should be released on Thursday (30) as part of the ceasefire agreement. In addition, Israeli Prime Minister’s office said five Thai citizens will also be released.

The liberation of the three Israeli hostages is part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement negotiated in Doha in Qatar. However, Thai citizens will be released “outside the structure” that foresees the release of 33 people in all.

The list of names delivered by Hamas and received on Wednesday (29) by the mediators of Qatar and Egypt includes: Arbel Yehud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and 80-year-old Gadi Moses, according to the Office .

The names of the five Thai citizens were not disclosed.

First Phase of the ceasefire in Gaza

A total of 33 Israeli hostages captured by Hamas and other armed groups in the attacks of October 7, 2023 must be released in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Of these people, eight are dead, said Israeli government spokesman David Mencer on Monday (27).

Israel will also free almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first part of the agreement.

This content was originally published in Israel says 8 hostages will be released from Gaza on Thursday (30); Understand on CNN Brazil.

Source: CNN Brasil

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