section_path: Ceasefire and hostage/prisoner exchanges/Third exchange (30 January)
section_name: Third exchange (30 January)
paragraph_text: Third exchange (30 January)
  
  On 29 January, Hamas released the names of the three hostages expected to be released on 30 January: Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses. Additionally, according to information presented to the mediators in the deal, five Thai citizens who had been kidnapped and held by Hamas are also set to be released on the same day. On 30 January, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), accompanied by Hamas, the Popular Resistance Committee, and the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement released IDF hostage Agam Berger, civilian hostages Arbel Yehud and 80 year old Gadi Mozes and five Thai civilian hostages: Pongsak Thenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Watchara Sriaoun, Bannawat Seathao, and Surasak Lamnau. Berger was released separately with the other seven hostages released two hours later with the handoff in front of the bombed remains of Yahya Sinwar's home, with reporters and recorded video showing chaotic pushing and chanting for Hamas and Sinwar.
  
  The Israeli government delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners until the safety of future releases can be guaranteed as a protest of the reportedly chaotic handover of several hostages in Khan Yunis. Later, Netanyahu's office said that mediators have assured the safety of future release of hostages. 110 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel, including 32 with life sentences and 30 minors. 23 prisoners who were serving life sentences for more serious crimes, like Mohammed Abu Warda, who had helped organize the 1996 Jaffa Road bus bombings that killed over 40 people, were transferred to Egypt prior to further deportation.