Israeli hostages, Palestinian detainees freed on first Gaza truce exchange

Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages, completing the first exchange under a long-awaited truce aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.

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This handout picture released by the Israeli Government Press OFfice (GPO) shows the father (R) of Israeli hostage Romi Gonen (2nd R) and other family members welcoming her at the Sheba medical centre in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv, on January 19, 2025, following her release after a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange deal in the war between Israel and Hamas was implemented. The first three Israeli hostages, including Gonen, were released on January 19 under a long-awaited Gaza truce aimed at ending more than 15 months of war that has ravaged the Palestinian territory. (Photo by Maayan TOAF / GPO / AFP) / Israel OUT / XGTY / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Handout / GPO' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==

2025-01-21 07:07:20

Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages, completing the first exchange under a long-awaited truce aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.

The three hostages released Sunday, all women, were reunited with their families and taken to hospital in central Israel where a doctor said they were in stable condition.

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