Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. Most freed prisoners were women and minors. In return, Hamas released three Israeli hostages. The ceasefire agreement will see 33 hostages exchanged for 1,904 Palestinian prisoners over six weeks.
Israel has begun releasing Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to de-escalate the ongoing Gaza conflict. The first batch of 90 prisoners, mostly women and minors from the West Bank and East Jerusalem, was freed early Sunday. This move follows an agreement to exchange hostages and prisoners over six weeks.
In return, Hamas released three Israeli hostages, identified as Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher, handing them over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) before they were transferred to Israeli authorities. The agreement includes the eventual exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for 1,904 Palestinian prisoners.
This ceasefire deal comes after months of intense fighting and diplomatic efforts led by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar. It marks a shift in the 15-month conflict, aiming to restore peace and prevent further casualties on both sides.
