The hostage release in Gaza took a dramatic turn as Hamas freed eight more captives, including an Israeli female soldier, a 29-year-old woman, an 80-year-old man, and five Thai laborers. However, chaotic handovers in crowded areas led Israel to delay releasing Palestinian prisoners. Netanyahu vowed to ensure hostage safety, while tensions rose over the fragile ceasefire. Mediators from Qatar and Egypt remain under pressure. br #IsraelGaza #HostageCrisis #Hamas #Ceasefire #MiddleEastConflict #Netanyahu #Palestine #PrisonerExchange #GazaWar #HumanitarianCrisisbr br Also Readbr br Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza Amid Ceasefire and Destruction Concerns :: br Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Troop Withdrawal Deadline to February 18, 2025 :: br Ceasefire in Gaza: What to Expect Next Amid Hostage Releases and Challenges :: br br br ~PR.362~ED.194~HT.336~GR.