What We Know About the Hostage Release

In a significant development following the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, the release of around 100 hostages, both living and dead, held in Gaza since the conflict began over a year ago, is set in motion. The initial six-week phase of the agreement involves the release of 33 hostages, including female soldiers, civilians, children, and the sick and wounded, in exchange for over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. The deal outlines specific criteria for the hostage-for-prisoner swap, with the release of each category of hostages requiring a set number of Palestinian prisoners to be freed, marking one of the largest prisoner exchanges in Israeli history if completed.

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