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Did Hamas really release hostages?

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Yes, Hamas has released hostages as part of a carefully coordinated exchange with Israel. Hostages were handed to the Red Cross and then to the Israeli Defense Forces, marking the initial phase of a peace agreement. Families have witnessed the return of their loved ones after years of captivity.

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Israel-Hamas swap begins as 2,000 Palestinian prisoners set for release

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  • Hamas released the names of hostages they plan to free, matching Israel's expectations. 3s
  • Two hostages, Bipin Joshi and Tamir Nimrodi, are not included in the release list and their status is unknown. 16s
  • Israel will release about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the exchange. 53s
  • Around 250 of the released prisoners were convicted of crimes, while the majority were detained without trial. 1m 6s
  • Many detainees were held during the current conflict or before, and are being released through a simplified process. 1m 29s
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Israel-Hamas swap begins as 2,000 Palestinian prisoners set for release
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France 24
14 hours ago
Israel-Hamas swap begins as 2,000 Palestinian prisoners set for release

Hamas released the names of hostages they plan to free, matching Israel's expectations, as part of a choreographed exchange.

Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages
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10 News First
18 hours ago
Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages

Hostages have been handed to the Red Cross and then to the IDF, with families witnessing their return after more than 700 days.

'We're thrilled' says father and husband of freed hostages
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CBC News
1 day ago
'We're thrilled' says father and husband of freed hostages

Ahavi Brodich's wife and three children were released by Hamas after being held hostage for 51 days.

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