Hamas informed Israel regarding the identity of three hostages slated to be released through Egyptian and Qatari mediators, having backed down from its threat on Thursday to delay the next release of captives.
Following the announcement by Hamas that it will not uphold its agreement to release hostages, Netanyahu further said that if Hamas does not return the hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will be called off, and Israel will resume intense military action aimed at the final defeat of
"As far as I am concerned, if all of the hostages aren't returned by Saturday at 12 o'clock, I think it's an appropriate time. I would say, cancel it and all bets are off and let hell break out. I'd say they ought to be returned by 12 o'clock on Saturday," US President Donald Trump said.
Israel released 183 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami. The list includes 18 terrorists who were serving life sentences and 111 Palestinians from Gaza who were detained during the war.
The workers are identified as Sathien Suwannakham from Nong Bua Lam Phu, Pongsak Thaenna from Buri Ram, Watchara Sriaoun from Udon Thani, Surasak Rumnao from Udon Thani, and Bannawat Saethao from Nan, according to a report by Bangkok Post.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas as three Israeli captives were freed in a negotiated exchange. The hostages, visibly frail, were subjected to a staged propaganda event before being handed over to Israeli forces. In return, Isr
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that three hostages released by Hamas were on their way to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment.
A high-ranking delegation of Thai officials expressed gratitude and hope following the release of five Thai hostages from Hamas captivity during an emotional visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall on Monday.
Following the return of hostage Keith Siegel, his family expressed relief and gratitude, describing the moment as "overwhelming" after 484 nights of fear and uncertainty.
Sharing a post on X, Israel President Isaac Herzog wrote, "Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel are finally home. How we have worried, and awaited their return."