Crowds in Ramallah celebrate as Israel frees 200 Palestinian prisoners
Those released during exchange for hostages include 121 serving life sentences for terror attacks that killed dozens; 70 of the released are exiled to Egypt The post Crowds in Ramallah celebrate as Israel frees 200 Palestinian prisoners appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, 120 of them serving life sentences, from its jails as part of a ceasefire deal. They ranged in age from 16 to 67. Some were set free into an exuberant West Bank, while those whose offenses were considered too serious were transferred to Egypt.
Middle East latest: Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages
Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal with Hamas
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has taken hold, raising hopes for an end to the devastating 15-month Israel-Hamas war
As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners
BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, ushering in an initial six-week
90 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel
The 90 Palestinian prisoners that were in Israeli custody have been released, an Israeli prison service spokesperson said in a statement early Monday morning local time – about 80 minutes past the conclusion of Day 1 of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage exchange deal.
Update: Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners, detainees
Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early on Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.
Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire takes hold after Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages
Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees early on Monday, hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. Large
Hamas Set to Release Four Israeli Soldier Hostages in Second Swap
The Palestinian militant movement Hamas is expected to release four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday in exchange for a group of Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month-old war in Gaza.
Hamas names four Israeli female soldiers to be released in hostage deal
Hamas on Friday announced the names of four Israeli women soldiers to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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