Middle East latest: 3 Israeli hostages and over 300 Palestinian prisoners are set to be exchanged
Middle East latest: 3 Israeli hostages and over 300 Palestinian prisoners are set to be exchanged
Three Israeli men held hostage in the Gaza Strip are set to be released on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails
Author: The Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 15/02/2025 | 05:46:25
AI Summary:
The two sides have carried out five swaps since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19. Nearly all the 73 remaining hostages are men, including Israeli soldiers, and about half are believed to be dead. The war could resume if no agreement is reached on the more complicated second phase. Ahmed Barghouti was sentenced to life on charges he dispatched suicide bombers during the Second Intifada. The ceasefire appeared dangerously close to collapse in recent days. Hamas said it would delay release of hostages after accusing Israel of not adhering to their agreement.
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