Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on day one of ceasefire
- Hamas released the last British hostage in Gaza after more than 15 months in captivity as part of a ceasefire deal.
- The first phase of the deal will see 33 hostages released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
- Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed thoughts for families still waiting for loved ones, including those of UK-linked hostages.
- Emily's mother stated, 'After 471 days Emily is finally home.
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A long-delayed ceasefire in the Gaza war began taking hold as Hamas released three hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. The first halt in the war since November 2023 appeared to go as planned, following months of negotiations by the Biden administration, along with Qatar and Egypt, then a recent push by President-elect Donald Trump for a deal before his inauguration on Monday. The six-week truce aims for the release …
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On January 15, 2025, the long-awaited ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas was approved, bringing the first bout of relief for the people of the Gaza Strip after 15 months of conflict. This has allowed for the exchange of prisoners and hostages between the two nations as well as a greater flow of humanitarian aid …
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