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Have all Gaza prisoners been exchanged?

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The exchange of Gaza prisoners and hostages is nearing completion, with most hostages and prisoners set to be released by a specified deadline. However, some uncertainty remains regarding the retrieval of all bodies and the status of a few individuals.

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Israeli military says Red Cross has received 7 captives in Gaza

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  • Seven Israeli captives have been released in Gaza and are in Israeli military custody. 11s
  • The released captives are in good condition and have contacted their families. 24s
  • This release is part of an expected exchange process involving more captives and prisoners. 56s
  • Some Palestinian prisoners will be exiled instead of released to the West Bank, and families have been banned from joining them. 2m 0s
  • Further releases of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners are anticipated. 2m 39s
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Israeli military says Red Cross has received 7 captives in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Israeli military says Red Cross has received 7 captives in Gaza

Seven Israeli captives have been released as the first step of the exchange. Thirteen living Israeli captives and the bodies of 28 killed remain, with uncertainty about the retrieval of all bodies.

Israeli military says Red Cross has received 7 captives in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Israeli military says Red Cross has received 7 captives in Gaza

There is a possibility not all bodies will be retrieved and delivered once the 72 hours stipulated in the Trump plan conclude.

Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages
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CBS News
15 hours ago
Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages

48 hostages, living and dead, will be exchanged for 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 detained since October 2023. The deadline is Monday.

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. The deadline is Monday.

Last Israeli hostages to return home as fragile ceasefire holds
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10 News First
1 day ago
Last Israeli hostages to return home as fragile ceasefire holds

Israel believes 20 men will be returned alive, civilians and soldiers, as the last remaining captives.

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

Israel says 48 hostages are still in Gaza, 20 believed to be alive. The deal would see the remaining hostages returned home within 72 hours.

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