Who are the released hostages?
Posted on AllSides November 30th, 2023
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Ninety-seven hostages held in Gaza have been released, seven weeks after being taken captive during the 7 October attacks on Israel.
Seventy Israeli women and children have now been freed as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas.
Three Russian-Israelis, two women and one man, not included in the deal have also been handed over by Hamas.
Twenty-three Thai hostages and one Filipino have been released as part of a separate deal between Hamas and the Egyptian government.
In addition, prior to the deals struck with Hamas, a further...