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Hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel

World Feb 08

Three Israeli hostages exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as Gaza ceasefire continues

By Wafaa Shurafa, Mohammad Jahjouh, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

World Jan 25

People walk near a damaged site in Beirut's southern suburbs
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Uncertainty looms over Israel’s truce in Lebanon ahead of troop withdrawal deadline

There was jubilation in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank on Saturday as hostages and Palestinian prisoners were freed in the latest advance for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel’s fragile truce in Lebanon appears to be in doubt as this…

By Simona Foltyn

World Dec 05

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Young Palestinian released by Israel reflects on time in prison and hopes for the future

More than 200 Palestinians detained or imprisoned by Israel were released last week during the truce between Israel and Hamas. Most of them were women and children. They are just some of the thousands of Palestinians held by Israel for…

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Sonia Kopelev

World Nov 29

A helicopter carrying hostages released amid a hostages-prisoners swap deal between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel arrives at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv district, Israel, November 29, 2023. Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/REUTERS
Israeli military says 10 Israelis, 4 Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas

The Israeli military said 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. The hostages crossed into Egypt and were to be transferred to Israel late Wednesday.

By Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

World Nov 28

Hostages are released as part of a deal between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas
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Negotiations continue to extend cease-fire and expand hostage release

Tuesday was the day the war could have resumed in Gaza with an initial truce set to expire. Instead, it was the fifth day of a pause in fighting, the fifth day of Hamas releasing mostly Israeli hostages, Israel releasing…

By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart

Nov 27

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More hostages and prisoners to be released as Israel and Hamas extend temporary cease-fire

By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart

It appears the lull in the Israel-Hamas war will last a little longer. The two sides agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days. It comes after the fourth hostage and prisoner trade under the temporary truce. Nick Schifrin…

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Nov 27

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Freed Palestinian prisoner: ‘We have the right to defend ourselves’

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi

Israel currently holds more than 7000 Palestinian prisoners. About 2000 of them are held in administrative detention, without charge. And of the 300 Palestinians whom Israel identifies as possible releases, one third are under 18. Nick Schifrin talks to one…

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Nov 25

After hours-long delay, Hamas releases 17 more hostages for 39 Palestinians, Israel says

By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated…

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Nov 24

Live updates: Day 1 of temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

By Associated Press

With the truce deal comes increased shipments of fuel and supplies into Gaza — though still only enough to dent the needs of the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment, according to aid groups.

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Aug 14

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News Wrap: Israel, Palestinians Resume Peace Efforts in Jerusalem

In other news Wednesday, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met in Jerusalem to resume peace talks -- the first time in five years the two sides have met there. Also, Army Pfc. Bradley Manning took the stand in his sentencing where…

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