Israel: First hostages, Palestinian prisoners freed

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Lara Babalola

The first hostages released by Hamas militants under a temporary truce deal have arrived safely in Israel. In the occupied West Bank, crowds of people welcomed the first group of Palestinians released from Israeli jails in return.

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