Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire continues

Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will be released later today, marking the fifth such exchange since the ceasefire began last month.

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