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Hamas releases 13 Israeli, four Thai captives after hours-long delay

Red Cross vehicles reportedly carrying hostages released by Hamas driving towards the Rafah border point with Egypt ahead of their transfer to Israel [AFPTV/AFP]

Hamas has handed over 13 Israeli captives and four Thai nationals to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) after a delay of seven hours as the group claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce.

The impasse was resolved following mediation by Qatar and Egypt on Saturday, the second day of the pause in hostilities in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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