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Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The announcement came after Hamas delayed the releases for several hours, saying Israel had violated
On the first day of the four-day cease-fire, Hamas released 24 hostages and Israel freed 39 Palestinians.
On the first day of the four-day cease-fire, Hamas released 24 hostages and Israel freed 39 Palestinians.
Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said.
Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday following Hamas' release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal.