Israel-Gaza latest updates: Hamas 'releases another 17 hostages'
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Hamas has announced it released another 17 hostages – 13 Israelis, three Thai nationals and one Russian – on Sunday afternoon, in the third of four scheduled swaps.
The militant group is to release at least 50 Israeli hostages, and Israel 150 Palestinian prisoners. All are women and minors.
The deal seemed at risk of unravelling on Saturday after Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement, delaying the exchange.
But on Saturday, Hamas eventually released 17 hostages – 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals – while Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners as the temporary truce in Gaza continues to hold.
It comes as tens of thousands of people gathered once again in central London on Saturday to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave.
On Sunday, there was a 90-minute march in the capital organised by the charity Campaign Against Antisemitism, with around 40,000-50,000 people expected to attend.
Latest news:
A third set of Israeli hostages were freed on Sunday afternoon, on the third day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday night in exchange for a previous group of 17 hostages
A march against antisemitism is taking place in London with around 40,000-50,000 people expected to attend
Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians, including two minors and at least one gunman, in the occupied West Bank late on Saturday and early Sunday
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