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Did Hamas release hostages and what did Israel give in return?

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Hamas released Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement. In return, Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, and allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza. The exchange involved both living and deceased hostages, with the Red Cross overseeing transfers.

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Families reunite as ceasefire brings hostages, prisoners home

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  • Hostages and prisoners have been released as part of a ceasefire agreement.
  • Families in Israel and Gaza are experiencing emotional reunions. 21s
  • 250 Palestinian prisoners and around 1,900 detainees have been set free. 59s
  • The ceasefire has allowed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. 1m 40s
  • Gaza health officials report over 170,000 injuries and more than 67,000 deaths. 2m 12s
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Families reunite as ceasefire brings hostages, prisoners home
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Families reunite as ceasefire brings hostages, prisoners home

The ceasefire resulted in the release of hostages and 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and around 1,900 detainees arrested since October 2023.

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

The first group of the final 20 living hostages held by Hamas has been released, marking the initial phase of a peace agreement.

Israel prepares for return of last Gaza hostages
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CBS News
21 hours ago
Israel prepares for return of last Gaza hostages

Israel is set to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the deal for the return of the last 20 hostages.

Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages
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CBS News
1 day ago
Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages

The deal involves the exchange of 48 hostages, both living and deceased, for 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained since October 2023.

Amid the rubble and ruin of Gaza, a fragile peace
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CBS News
1 day ago
Amid the rubble and ruin of Gaza, a fragile peace

48 hostages, living and dead, will be exchanged for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire.

Israelis credit President Trump with ceasefire deal, hostage release
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CBS News
2 days ago
Israelis credit President Trump with ceasefire deal, hostage release

Now that the ceasefire is in place, the hostages must be released by Monday in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Families of hostages in Gaza await their release
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CBS News
2 days ago
Families of hostages in Gaza await their release

The deal would see the remaining hostages returned home within 72 hours. In exchange, Israel released 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained since October 7th.

Gazans continue to return to their shattered homes after ceasefire
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Reuters
3 days ago
Gazans continue to return to their shattered homes after ceasefire

Hamas has 72 hours to release 20 living Israeli hostages. In return, Israel will free 250 Palestinians serving long terms and 1,700 detainees.

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