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The Media Line: Hostages and Prisoners Exchanged as Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Holds

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Hostages and Prisoners Exchanged as Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Holds
The latest hostage exchange saw eight captives, including three Israelis and five Thai nationals, released from Gaza, while Israel freed more than 100 Palestinian prisoners
By Simcha Pasko and Steven Ganot/The Media Line
Eight more hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel were released from Gaza on Thursday under the ongoing ceasefire deal. Among them were three Israeli citizens—IDF soldier Agam Berger, 20, Arbel Yehoud, 29, and Gadi Mozes, 80—along with five Thai nationals. Their return comes after 482 days in captivity.
https://themedialine.org/top-stories/hostages-and-prisoners-exchanged-as-israel-hamas-ceasefire-holds/
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