Hamas indefinitely suspended the release of hostages on Monday, accusing Israel of breaching ceasefire obligations. The group accused Israel of delaying the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza, carrying out strikes across the enclave and hindering the entry of humanitarian aid.

More than 180 Palestinians are freed as part of the ceasefire deal which saw three Israelis released from Gaza earlier.

The hostages, who were made to give public speeches thanking the Hamas militants who had held them captive, looked frail and gaunt, sparking dismay and outrage in Israel.

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Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".

President Trump on Sunday said he was losing patience with the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after seeing footage of the Palestinian militant group release Israeli hostages over the weekend,

Hamas is set to release Israeli hostages Ohad Ben Ami, Or Levy and Eli Sharabi in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners.

On the verge of freedom, 52-year-old Eli Sharabi said he looked forward to seeing his wife and two teenage daughters, but a distraught nation knew something he didn’t.