Palestinians released to cheers as three Israeli hostages return home — as it happened
Three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks have been handed back in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, hours after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza.
20 January 2025
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in Gaza, with Hamas handing over three Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.
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