Hostage-prisoner swap takes place amidst fragile ceasefire deal

Hostage-prisoner swap takes place amidst fragile ceasefire deal

February 15, 2025 7:08 pm PST.

Three Israeli hostages were swapped for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners Saturday, after the near-collapse of the ceasefire agreement last week.

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