Hamas hands over 16 hostages to Israel from Gaza Strip

Israel's bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 15,000 Gazans, according to health authorities in the Palestinian enclave.

This photo released by the GPO, Meirav Tal, center right, reunites with her family, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Sourasky Medical Center, Israel, after being released from Hamas captivity. Picture: GPO/Handout via AP

Sixteen hostages were released on Wednesday by Hamas on the final day of a two-day extension of a truce in the Gaza war between Israel and the Palestinian militants.

The group of civilians included Israelis, dual nationals and Thai citizens, officials said.