Under a US-brokered ceasefire deal, 20 Israeli hostages believed to be alive are expected to be freed
The first stage of the long-awaited hostage swap between Hamas and Israel has begun, with the former set to free 48 Israeli hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be still alive. The Israeli military said the Red Cross has received seven captives from Hamas in Gaza and is now transferring them to Israeli forces in coordination with Shin Bet.
Under an agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump, Israel, in return, is expected to release about 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and more than 1,700 who were detained since the…
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