One Thai worker remains a captive of Hamas in Gaza as negotiations between the Palestinian militant group and Israel continue.

The mother of Thai hostage Surasak Rumnao was overcome with joy on Thursday after militants released her son from Gaza. (AP video shot by Jerry Harmer, Moshe Edri, Moshe Edri and Alon Bernstein)

Confirming the release of five Thai hostages in Gaza, Bangkok on Thursday expressed its “deep appreciation” to mediators over their efforts in securing its citizens held since October 2023 in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Israel is releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for five Thai and three Israeli hostages who Hamas freed from Gaza hours earlier.

Hamas-led militants released eight hostages on Thursday after more than 15 months in captivity, including an Israeli soldier, bringing to 15 the number of captives freed since the

The fragile ceasefire deal has so far held, quieting airstrikes and rockets and allowing for increased aid into Gaza.

Hamas said it held Israel responsible for ... Zeke Miller in Washington and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report. This version corrects the number of other hostages who are ...

Hamas confirmed for the first time on Thursday that Israeli killed the head of its military wing, Mohammed Deif, in an airstrike last year. Deif was one of the alleged

Hamas thugs push Israeli hostage through chaotic mob while as she cries in fear. As part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire dozens of armed terrorists pushed Arbel Yehud, 29, through to the awaiting Red Cross vehicles.

Magdy reported from Cairo. Sam Mednick in Tel Aviv and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this story. DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas militants have handed over four female Israeli ...

Hamas said it held Israel responsible for ... West Bank; and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report.