israeli hostage release
A Red Cross vehicle carrying Israeli hostages drives by at the Gaza Strip crossing into Egypt in Rafah on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
  • Hamas released 13 Israeli and four Thai hostages on Saturday evening, the IDF announced.
  • In exchange, Israel was set to release 39 Palestinians.
  • The exchange of captives was delayed by hours on Saturday amid a tense standoff over the terms of the cease-fire.

The Israeli military confirmed Saturday evening that Hamas released 13 Israeli and four Thai hostages. It was the second exchange of captives within days, and was delayed by hours on Saturday due to a tense dispute between Israel and Hamas.