3 Israelis, 183 Palestinians to be freed in latest Gaza truce swap

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Hamas is set to hand over three Israeli hostages today in exchange for Palestinian detainees and prisoners in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at opening the way to ending the 15-month conflict in Gaza, Reuters reports.

Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy will be handed over, Hamas said.

In exchange, Israel will release 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including 18 serving life sentences, 54 serving long sentences and 111 detained in Gaza during the conflict, Hamas media office said.

 The Grand Palace hotel stands damaged in Gaza City on Feb 6, 2025. — Reuters/Dawoud Abu Alkas
The Grand Palace hotel stands damaged in Gaza City on Feb 6, 2025. — Reuters/Dawoud Abu Alkas

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