Ten Israeli hostages and two Thai nationals were released  from Hamas captivity tonight. The freed Israeli hostages include nine women and one child.

Red Cross representatives transferred the 12 hostages over to IDF special forces adjacent to the border fence in the central Gaza Strip. From there, they made their way to the Hatzerim Base.

One released hostage who returned to Israel was evacuated via a helicopter directly to a hospital.

Additionally, four released hostages were transferred over to Egypt through the Rafah Crossing, from which they will make their way to the meeting point with IDF soldiers in Israeli territory.

The families of the hostages are being updated by IDF representatives with the latest available information.

NAMES OF THE HOSTAGES RELEASED TONIGHT:

Ditza Heiman (84)
Tamar Metzger (78)
Ada Sagi (75)
Noralin Babadila Agojo (60)
Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav (36)

LEIMBERG FAMILY:
Gabriela Leimberg (59)
Mia Leimberg (17)

Clara Marman (62)
Ofelia Roitman (77)
Meirav Tal (54)

WATCH: IDF releases this footage of Israeli hostages returning to Israel tonight

About 150 people are believed to still be held as hostages in Gaza, out of 240 who were kidnapped on October 7.

In exchange for the hostages, 30 Palestinian prisoners will be released by Israel later today.

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