Gaza ceasefire mediators agree to exchange Palestinian prisoners for bodies of Israeli hostages
• Feb 26, 2025, 1:08 AM
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Egyptian mediators brokered a deal Tuesday for the release of all Palestinian prisoners due to be freed last week in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages. Hamas confirmed the agreement, marking a crucial step in the ongoing ceasefire with Israel. The deal comes amid accusations by Hamas of Israeli violations threatening the truce.
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Israel strikes military targets in southern Syria after calling for demilitarisation
• 3:25 AM
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Gaza ceasefire mediators agree to exchange Palestinian prisoners for bodies of Israeli hostages
• 1:08 AM
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Egyptian mediators brokered a deal Tuesday for the release of all Palestinian prisoners due to be freed last week in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages. Hamas confirmed the agreement, marking a crucial step in the ongoing ceasefire with Isr
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