Hamas Releases Second Group of Hostages Following Delays

Thirteen Israelis were among those released by the group
Another four Thai nationals were also let go on Saturday

An International Red Cross vehicle reportedly carrying hostages released by Hamas drives towards the Rafah border point with Egypt, ahead of their transfer to Israel on Nov. 25.Photographer: Said Khatib/AFP/Getty Images

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By Gwen Ackerman

November 25, 2023 at 9:36 PM UTC

Updated on

November 25, 2023 at 11:45 PM UTC

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A second group of Israeli hostages and foreign nationals were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday and brought out of Gaza into Egypt after hours of delay.

Hamas, the militant group that governs the Gaza Strip, confirmed the release of 13 Israeli hostages in a Telegram text. The Israeli military said it was informed those freed included four Thai nationals.