"Hamas Releases 16 Additional Hostages in Qatar-Mediated Deal, Concluding Extended

In a milestone development, Hamas released 16 more hostages as part of a Qatar-brokered truce, concluding a prolonged chapter in the Gaza conflict. The deal involved the transfer of 30 Palestinians, including minors and women, to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Notably, two Russians and four Thais were also freed, while Israel saw the release of 10 citizens, marking a significant step towards easing tensions.