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January 27, 2025

Hamas Releases 4 More Israeli Soldiers as Israel Frees 200 Palestinian Prisoners
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On Saturday, Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers who had been
held hostage since October 7, 2023. Israel then released 200 imprisoned
Palestinians, including 70 who are being forced into exile abroad. Hamas
has also agreed to release three more Israeli hostages by Thursday,
including a female civilian named Arbel Yehoud.

Meanwhile, Israel is being accused of preventing 11 doctors and nurses
from the United States from leaving northern Gaza.


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