Israel says 161 hostages remain held by Hamas inside the Gaza Strip

Thai hostages, who were previously released, hug their newly-freed compatriots at the Shamir Medical Center in Israel on Tuesday, Nov. 28. (Thailand's Foreign Ministry via AP)

An Israeli government spokesperson said Wednesday that 161 hostages remain held by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas inside of the Gaza Strip. 

Eylon Levy told reporters that the figure includes 146 Israelis and 15 foreigners, of whom 126 are men and 35 are women. There are still four children under the age of 18, and 10 people aged 75 and older. 

“We want to get all of the hostages home, we’re committed to that pledge, there will be no one left behind,” Levy was quoted by the Associated Press as saying at a news conference. 

“The current framework allows for a few more days of hostage relief pause, and as long as there is a serious offer on the table to release the remaining hostages as we are demanding, we will of course consider every serious proposal because we’re committed to doing everything to bring them back,” he said. 

Another set of hostages is expected to be released by Hamas Wednesday before the ongoing cease-fire deal expires at midnight.