Israel-Hamas updates: Hamas hands over 13 Israeli captives to Red Cross

Qatar confirms release of 13 Israeli hostages and four foreigners; Israel now expected to free 39 Palestinian prisoners.

Army members standby near the Israeli military prison, Ofer, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where some Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released as part of the Israel-Hamas deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners
By Farah Najjar, Usaid Siddiqui and Mersiha Gadzo
Published On 25 Nov 2023
  • Israeli prison authorities say a second batch of 39 Palestinians have been released after 13 Israeli hostages and four foreigners were released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip.
  • The transfer on the second day of four-day truce was delayed for hours over Hamas allegations that Israel was violating truce deal.