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    Palestinians released to cheers as three Israeli hostages return home — as it happened

    Three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks have been handed back in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, hours after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza.


    A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in Gaza, with Hamas handing over three Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. 

    Follow the day's developments in our live blog.

    [Live blog]

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     Today's News

    		 International:
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     International:
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     Politics:
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     Entertainment:
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     Entertainment:
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     Environment:
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     Entertainment:
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