Hamas freed three Israeli hostages while Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners, extending a fragile cease-fire in Gaza. The hostages, noticeably weakened after 16 months in captivity, were presented on stage by Palestinian militants in a show of dominance. The exchange could maintain the truce temporarily, but the long-term future remains uncertain, with negotiations ongoing for the release of more hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
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