Israeli hostages, including three Israelis and five Thai nationals, were released by Palestinian militants after being held captive in Gaza for over 15 months. The hostages were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross and are part of a larger exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar. The exchange involves releasing Palestinian prisoners and detainees from Israeli jails in exchange for the return of hostages. Most of the prisoners serving life sentences for deadly attacks on Israelis are set to be deported to other countries in the region. The exchange is part of a multiphase deal that includes the return of more hostages in the following weeks.
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