Seven hostages – two Israelis and five Thais – were released in Khan Younis earlier, as hundreds of people swarmed round the Red Cross convoy
One of the Israeli hostages, Arbel Yehud, was seen being led through the crowds by masked gunmen – Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said they were “shocking scenes”
Hamas now says the release of the Palestinian prisoners will begin at 17:00 local time – that’s 15:00 GMT
An eighth hostage, Agam Berger, was released separately in Jabalia earlier
