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Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released under deal

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Ralph Martin
January 18, 2025

The recent Gaza ceasefire deal is set to take effect Sunday. A key part of the agreement is the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Who are they, and why were they imprisoned?

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