On Thursday, seven hostages were released in Khan Younis, Gaza and have now arrived in Israel, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF stated that the returning hostages are currently en route to an initial reception point in southern Israel.
The two Israeli hostages, Arbel Yehud and Gad Moshe Mozes, are among those returning and will soon be reunited with their families at the reception point. Additionally, five Thai nationals were also part of the group released.
The IDF is in the process of confirming the identities of the Thai citizens with the foreign ministry in Bangkok.