Hamas set to release three Israelis and five Thais this week – Israeli official

Eight hostages are set to be released by Hamas on Thursday (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)

An Israeli official has said Hamas will release three Israelis, including two women and an 80-year-old man, and five Thai nationals in the next hostage release, set for Thursday.

The official named the Israeli women as Arbel Yehoud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and the man as Gadi Mozes, 80.