Israel and Hamas complete fifth hostage-prisoner swap
Release of three Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners comes as next phase of ceasefire set to begin
Israel and Hamas completed their fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, with the frail, disoriented appearance of the three freed Israelis sparking dismay among their relatives.
Out of the 183 inmates released by Israel in return, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club advocacy group said seven required hospitalisation, decrying “brutality” and mistreatment in jail.
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