Israel frees hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

Israel confirms Hamas handed over hostages' bodies as Palestinian prisoners released
Palestinian teenagers and women detained by Israeli troops in Gaza were released back into the strip Thursday, marking the latest release during the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. As they disembarked from the Red Cross buses in the southern town of Khan Younis, the teenagers looked gaunt and skinny. (AP video shot by Mohammad Jahjouh)
Hamas Returns 4 Hostage Bodies as Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners
Also on Thursday, a Red Cross convoy transported dozens of released Palestinian prisoners from Israel's Ofer prison.
Hamas hands over bodies of 4 hostages; Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight exchange marking the final swap as part of a fragile truce in Gaza.
Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian detainees following recovery of six Israeli hostages from Gaza
Hamas released six hostages from Gaza on Saturday, handing over the final living captives whom the warring sides agreed would be freed when a ceasefire began last month. Israel is due to release 620 Palestinian detainees in exchange,
Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release after Hamas' 'humiliating' treatment of hostages, Netanyahu says
The seventh hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas has been delayed due to the terrorists' "humiliating" treatment of hostages, according to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners after 6 hostages freed
The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours and was meant to occur after six Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.
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Israel’s Annexation Drive: The West Bank and Expelling Palestinian Refugees
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As Israel is set to free more Palestinian prisoners, thousands still detained face alleged mistreatment
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