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Palestinians released from Israeli prisons

ByFamagusta Gazette

Jan 25, 2025

Buses carrying Palestinians released from Israeli prisons are about to leave the prison, AFP reports.

In total, around 200 Palestinians will be released.

According to state Egyptian TV, 70 of these have been handed over to Egypt.

Hamas also released four Israeli soldiers on Saturday.

The releases are part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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