India, Nov. 26 -- Hamas released a second batch of 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals late on Saturday under a ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said, after the Palestine-based militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce agreement.

The Israeli military said the released hostages, including four Thais, had been transferred to Israel. They were being taken to hospitals for observation and to be reunited with their families.

Al Jazeera, citing Israeli prison authorities, reported a second batch of 39 Palestinians have been released after the 13 Israeli hostages and four foreigners were released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip.

(With inputs from agencies)

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