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.

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.

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 Hamas-run interior ministry said earlier said ... West Bank, and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report.

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

The release of more than 100 Palestinian prisoners as laid out in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal had been in doubt after crowds in southern Gaza surrounded hostages who were being freed.

Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai nationals in exchange for more than 100 Palestinians. But the militant group struggled to control crowds, prompting a delay.

Hamas released eight hostages on Thursday — five Thai farm workers and three dual German-Israeli nationals — in exchange for 110 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.