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Israel begins releasing dozens of Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three hostages

It is the latest such exchange under the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that took hold last month

AP Published 08.02.25, 05:12 PM
Family of Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi, whose wife and two daughters were killed on Oct. 7 attack, react as they watch the live broadcast of him being released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

Family of Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi, whose wife and two daughters were killed on Oct. 7 attack, react as they watch the live broadcast of him being released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. AP/PTI

Israel has begun releasing dozens of Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three Israeli hostages.

It is the latest such exchange under the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that took hold last month.

Associated Press reporters saw a bus carrying a few dozen Palestinian prisoners heading to a meeting point where their families, friends and well-wishers were waiting.

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