Israel releases 30 Palestinian prisoners; Hamas frees 12 hostages under Israel-Hamas truce

Out of 240, 60 female and child hostages have been released so far. In return, at least 180 Palestine prisoners has been freed by Israel.

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As a part of an extended truce deal, Israel Prison on Tuesday released 30 Palestinian prisoners, where as Hamas released 12 more hostages, including two foreign nationals.

According to the sources, the Israel Prisons Service informed that it facilitated the release of 30 Palestinian inmates as part of the deal to free Israeli hostages in Gaza. Moreover, according to Qatar, the list includes 15 women and 15 minors.

The hostages that have been freed by Hamas mainly include the elderly and certain family members.

Noteworthy here is that as part of the deal, Israel has paused aerial surveillance above the enclave for some six hours daily to allow Hamas to locate all the hostages, which are held in separate locations, as per reports.

Moreover, to date, out of 240, 60 female and child hostages have been released so far. In return, at least 180 Palestine prisoners has been freed by Israel.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while addressing the nation said that their government is committed to continue the mission. He also assured the return of all our abductees, the elimination of Hamas above and below ground, and the promise that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to the citizens of Israel.