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In return, Israel is due to release 110 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons later today.
Published On 30 Jan 202530 Jan 2025
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An Israeli female soldier held in Gaza has been released in the third phase of a ceasefire and captive exchange deal between Israel and Hamas.
The release of Agam Berger took place on Thursday as she emerged from under the rubble at the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza that has repeatedly been targeted by Israeli forces since it launched its war on Gaza in October 2023.
Berger was the first of eight captives due to be released today, including five Thai nationals.
The release of captives on Thursday will be taking place at locations across Gaza, including outside what used to be the house of former Hamas political chief Yahya Sinwar in the southern city of Khan Younis.
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In return, Israel is due to release 110 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons later today.
Last Saturday, Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers held in Gaza and 200 Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of the agreement that halted more than 15 months of war.
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