Summary
Israel released 1,968 Palestinian detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. In return, Hamas released 20 living hostages and handed over the remains of two Israeli hostages. This exchange occurred during ongoing talks between the two groups.
Key Facts
- Israel released 1,968 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
- The release was done in two groups from Ofer Prison in West Bank and Ketziot prison in southern Israel.
- Hamas released 20 living hostages after they had been held for over two years.
- The remains of two Israeli hostages were handed to the Red Cross.
- Hamas stated it does not know the location of some other 24 deceased hostages.
- The prisoner exchange is part of negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
