Hamas Frees Eight Hostages as Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners

The exchange occurs under a fragile ceasefire agreement, with hostages including two German-Israeli citizens and five Thai nationals.

Israeli soldier Agam Berger, two German-Israeli citizens, and five Thai nationals were freed by Hamas in Gaza as part of a negotiated exchange.
The released hostages were handed to the Red Cross and transported to Israel for medical evaluations and reunions with their families.
In return, Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners, including individuals convicted of serious offenses, as part of the ceasefire deal.
Hamas confirmed that eight of the 33 hostages initially slated for release in this phase are deceased, though details remain unclear.
The ceasefire agreement includes provisions for additional hostage exchanges and a temporary halt to hostilities in the region.