This article reports on the release of hostages as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas. The released hostages include:
1. Channah, 51, from South Africa who emigrated to Israel in 1960, along with her children Nave (8) and Yahel (3), and daughter Adi (38).
2. Sharon Avigdori and her daughter Noam, relatives of Dr Haran.
3. Eviatar Kipnis’s wife Lilach Kipnis was killed in the attack, but it is not clear if he was among the released hostages.
4. Shiri Weiss and her daughter Noga were taken from Be’eri along with her 58-year-old husband Ilan.
5. Adrienne Aviva (62) and her husband Keith (64), who are believed to be among the remaining hostages.
6. Margalit Mozes was abducted at her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, but it is not clear if she was released.
7. Adina Mohe, 72, from Nir Oz, who was kidnapped along with her husband Said Moshe (who died in the attack).
8. Elma Avraham was airlifted to Soroka Hospital in Beersheba after her release.
In addition, the article reports on the release of four Thai nationals and seven other hostages earlier in the month:
1. Boonthom Pankhong and his girlfriend Natthawareemulakan were released by Hamas.
2. Urai Chantachart (Boonthom’s sister) was “overjoyed” at her brother’s release.
3. Wichai Kalapat, along with seven other hostages, including Santi Boonphrom, Mongkhol Phajuabboon and Srettha Thavisin were released on 24 November.
4. Natthaphon Onkaew, Khomkrit Chombua, Anucha Angkaew and Manee Jirachat were released on the same date.
5. Wichian Temthong and Surin Kesungnoen were released on 26 November.
6. O-wat Suriyasri, Pattanayuth Tonsokri and O-wat Suriyasri were released by Hamas on Tuesday 28th November.
7. Four more hostages, Piboonrattanil (from Thailand), Kong Saelao (from the Philippines), Jakrapan Sikena (from the United States) and Chalermchai Singkaew, were also released.
The article notes that many of these hostages have been held captive for over a month, with some being taken from their homes or workplaces.