Palestinian kidnappers release three hostages

Palestinian militants today released three foreigners, including a South Korean journalist and two French citizens, a day after seizing the hostages in response to an Israeli raid on a West Bank prison, Palestinian security officials said.

The release of the hostages left just one foreigner, a Canadian, in captivity.

Palestinian gunmen seized a total of 11 foreigners after the Israeli raid yesterday.

Officials at the South Korean Embassy were unable to confirm today’s release.

They said the embassy had recently cautioned citizens against travelling to Gaza.