Israel freed 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday as part of an exchange with Hamaswhich is part of an ongoing truce in the Gaza Strip. Previously released three Israeli hostages kidnapped on October 7, 2023.
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Among the freed Palestinians are 333 people detained during the war in Gaza Strip and 36 prisoners who served life imprisonment, including for killings and terrorist attacks.
Gaza Strip. Another prisoner exchange tour
The most celebrated character in this group is Ahmed Barghuti, who was sentenced 13 times to life sentenceFor carrying out terrorist attacks. 12 Israelis died in them. Prison service ordered the freed Palestinians to dress in Sweatshirts with star David and written in Arabic with the word "we will not forgive and forget."
The Israeli press commented on this as a mention to the way it was transmitted by Hamas Fired prisoners. Israel has repeatedly criticized the assembly’s armed and masked militants. Released hostages were dressed in uniforms resembling military uniforms, and forced to propaganda speeches.
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Red Cross, which mediated exchanges called on both parties to supply more "Dignity and privacy" fired. The organization added that 4 freed Palestinians were transported consecutive from prison to hospitals.
Saturday exchange was The sixth in turn. In erstwhile years, 16 Israeli hostages and 766 Palestinian prisoners were taken back. Hamas besides fired 5 Thais who were besides kidnapped on 7 October 2023 but were not covered by a truce agreement.
Kruche ceasefire in Gaza Strip
In Gaza, he remains in captivity 70 abducted. According to the Israeli army, at least 35 of them are already dead. In the first phase of the ceasefire, freedom is to be regained in full 33 Israelis and about 1900 Palestinians.
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The exchange is an component of the ongoing since 19 January temporary ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The truce besides assumes, among another things, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip, enabling residents of this area to return to their hometowns and to increase humanitarian aid. Both parties accused each another of violating the terms of the agreement.
According to an earlier agenda in early March it should enter into force Second phase of ceasefire establishing a permanent truce, a complete withdrawal of Israelis from Gaza Strip and release all surviving hostages. The prospects for its introduction are increasingly uncertain, and negotiations have not been launched to establish the conditions for the second phase of the agreement.
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