Israel, Hamas conduct third prisoner-hostage exchange

The third phase of the prisoner-hostage release between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, took place on Thursday.

Eight hostages, comprising three Israelis and five Thai nationals were released by Hamas.

Among the three Israeli hostages, one was a female soldier in her 20s, as well as a man in his 80s.

The other being a female in her 20s.

In exchange, Israel released 1-hundred-10 Palestinian prisoners.

So far, seven Israeli hostages and 2-hundred-90 Palestinian prisoners, have been released in two previous exchanges.