Abu Obaida announced the martyrdom of leader Mohammed Deif "Abu Khaled" in a speech published on Thursday. 

Hamas issued a statement following the release of Palestinian political prisoners from "Israeli" jails as part of the third round of the prisoner exchange agreement.

The statement expressed Hamas' pride and solidarity with the Palestinian people, celebrating the release of a new batch of detainees.

"Our brave resistance has forced the occupiers to open their prison cells to our heroes," Hamas declared, emphasizing that the release was a result of the ceasefire and exchange deal.

The movement also highlighted the warm welcome that the freed prisoners received from Palestinians, despite attempts by the Israeli Occupation Forces to suppress them and their families.

Hamas stressed that the issue of Palestinian political prisoners is a "red line" and vowed to continue the struggle until all detainees are freed and Palestinian land and sanctities are restored.

Hamas concluded with a pledge: "We will not abandon our detainees. We will continue working with all our strength to empty "Israeli" jails of our heroic prisoners. Threats or oppression from the enemy will not deter us from achieving this goal by any means necessary."

'Israeli' forces prevent families of freed detainees from traveling to meet their loved ones.

'Israeli' forces fire tear gas at Palestinians welcoming freed detainees from Ofer Prison.

Buses carrying Palestinian prisoners departed from Ofer Prison today as part of the third round of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal between "Israel" and Hamas.

The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) reports that 110 Palestinian political prisoners are set to be released from "Israeli" prisons as part of this agreement.

Five Thai hostages freed Thursday after being held in Gaza for over a year should be home within 10 days, the foreign ministry in Bangkok said.

"Though they seem to be in good health, they have been in captivity for 15 months... I would think they should be able to return within 10 days," ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura told reporters.

Hebrew news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth said “Israel” decided to delay the release of Palestinian political prisoners set to be freed as part of the third round of the Gaza deal prisoner exchanges.

Security sources cited by Ynet said the buses meant to transport the freed detainees turned back.

Earlier, “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the footage coming out of Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes’ release by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), claiming it was “shocking and severe."

“I demand that the mediators ensure that such terrifying scenes do not happen again, and to guarantee the safety of our hostages. Whoever dares to harm our hostages - his blood will be on his head,” Netanyahu said.

Israeli Occupation Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that images from Gaza prove the exchange was not a victory but a complete failure, accusing the government of surrender.

Hamas says crowds in Khan Younis and Jabalia signal resistance and confirm unity among armed factions in the prisoner exchange.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) delivered “Israeli” captive Arbel Yehud, 29 years old, to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, south Gaza, near the home of former Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar. 

The family of woman captive soldier Agam Berger thanked “Israel's” security forces and people Thursday for their support after she was released by Hamas as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

"We want to thank the security forces and all the people of Israel for their support and prayers. Now Agam and our family can begin the healing process," the family said in a statement after the military reported that Berger met her family.

'Israeli' army will prevent Zakaria Zubeidi, who is scheduled to be released today, from returning to the Jenin Refugee Camp in the West Bank, according to Hebrew media.

The Palestinian Prisoners' Society and the Palestinian Authority's Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs announced the names of the detainees who will be released as part of the third batch under the ceasefire agreement.

The list includes 110 detainees, including 32 serving life sentences, 48 with long sentences, and 30 children.

The first group of released prisoners will be received in the "Raddana" area near Ramallah, with their release expected around midday.

A Hamas source confirmed that mediators had received the list of detainees set for release on Thursday, including Arbil Yehud, 29, Jam Berger, 19, and Gadi Moses, 80.

Fighters from Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, seen patrolling the area before the handover of “Israeli” captive Agam Berger to the Red Cross.

The “Israeli” military confirmed it received Berger from the Red Cross.

The “Israeli” military said Thursday that freed “Israeli” captive soldier Agam Berger had been handed over to the army by the Red Cross after her release in Gaza by Hamas, as part of the third prisoner exchange in the Gaza truce deal.

"The returning hostage is currently being accompanied by... special forces and ISA (Shin Bet) forces on her return to Israeli territory, where she will undergo an initial medical assessment," the military said in a statement.

Palestinian group Islamic Jihad (PIJ) aired footage of two “Israeli” captives to be released from Gaza on Thursday as part of a ceasefire deal between its ally Hamas and “Israel”.

The two captives, Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud, were seen hugging each other and smiling in the video clip filmed at an unknown location.

They are expected to be handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in the south Gaza city of Khan Yunis.

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) confirmed the Red Cross notified them that captive soldier Agam Berger was handed over.

The Red Cross is now on the way to hand her over to the “Israeli” military inside Gaza where she will be escorted to “Israel” afterwards.

Red Cross vehicles have arrived at a stage in north Gaza’s Jabalia to receive captive soldier Agam Berger from Hamas.

The Al-Nasser Salah al-Deen Brigades announced that they are participating in the handover of “Israeli” captives, in coordination with Hamas’ military wing Al-Qassam Brigades and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s (PIJ) Al-Quds Brigades.

The group’s Military spokesperson Abu Attaya stated that the operation is currently taking place near the home of former Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.

Palestinian group Islamic Jihad (PIJ) aired footage of two “Israeli” captives to be released from Gaza on Thursday as part of a ceasefire deal between its ally Hamas and “Israel”.

The two captives, Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud, were seen hugging each other and smiling in the video clip filmed at an unknown location.

They are expected to be handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in the south Gaza city of Khan Yunis.

The Red Cross received the location where Hamas is set to hand over the “Israeli” soldier captive Agam Berger.

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) is currently making its arrangements to receive the captive from the Red Cross.

The handover to the Red Cross will happen at a stage set up by Hamas in Jabalia, north Gaza, seen below in a picture taken by Gazan journalist Mohammad Al-Shareef.