
Hamas, Israel Conclude Hostage Exchange, Release 3 Israelis
Hamas and Israel have completed the latest exchange, freeing three Israeli hostages and releasing 369 Palestinian detainees, following mediation that averted a ceasefire collapse.
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Hamas and Israel have completed the latest exchange, freeing three Israeli hostages and releasing 369 Palestinian detainees, following mediation that averted a ceasefire collapse.
Israel and Hamas have completed their sixth prisoner exchange under the January ceasefire, releasing three hostages and 369 Palestinian detainees, continuing efforts towards peace.
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Three Israeli hostages were released by Hamas in Gaza, marking the fourth exchange under the prisoner swap deal, signaling potential progress in ceasefire negotiations.
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