Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza near the family home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday in anticipation of two Israeli hostages being released. "The resistance's choice of the home of the martyred leader Yahya Sinwar for the handover encouraged thousands of citizens to participate and celebrate the ceremony.

Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners left an Israeli prison on Thursday after chaos during the release by Gaza militants of three Israeli hostages and five Thais led to a brief delay in the process.

Israel issued directives to delay the release of Palestinian prisoners following the release of two Israeli hostages by Hamas in Khan Yunis, according to Yedioth Ahronoth. Israels