The first Israeli hostages have been freed as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The release marks a hopeful step towards peace after 15 months of intense conflict in Gaza.

Three Israeli hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari, were released and are now receiving medical treatment in Tel Aviv. Their release has sparked celebrations in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, where many gathered to rejoice.

In exchange, Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners. The prisoners were met with jubilant crowds as they left Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank.

The ceasefire has also allowed hundreds of aid trucks to enter Gaza, providing desperately needed supplies to the war-torn region. Displaced Palestinians have begun returning to their homes, although many face the harsh reality of widespread destruction.

This initial exchange is part of a larger agreement that will see the release of 33 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners over the next six weeks. The international community watches closely as this fragile truce unfolds, hoping for a lasting peace in the region.

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