By Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery and Melanie Lidman

The Israeli military said 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals were released late Wednesday from captivity in the Gaza Strip.

The hostages crossed into Egypt and were to be transferred to Israel.

It was the sixth such release under a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Israel is to release 30 Palestinian prisoners later Wednesday.

The cease-fire is set to expire early Thursday. International mediators are trying to extend the deal to facilitate the release of additional hostages held by Hamas.

The militant group captured some 240 people in an Oct. 7 cross-border attack that triggered the war. Some 150 people are believed to remain in captivity.

Jeffery reported from Cairo and Lidman from Jerusalem.

Updated November 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. ET with the latest details.

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