Hamas frees 17 more hostages under ceasefire deal

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track on Sunday (Victor R. Caivano/AP)

Hamas militants have freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and three foreign nationals, in a third set of releases under a ceasefire deal.

Red Cross representatives transferred the hostages out of Gaza late on Sunday. Some were handed over directly to Israel while others left through Egypt.