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Freed hostages mark major development in US-brokered ceasefire deal


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All 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are back in Israel after two years in captivity. The freed hostages mark a major development in the US-brokered ceasefire deal. Bodies of 28 deceased hostages remain in Gaza but are due to be returned. In exchange, Israel is releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners serving long sentences and over 1,700 Gaza detainees held without charge since October 2023 attacks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump reportedly suggested President Isaac Herzog pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu, who's facing corruption and abuse of power allegations dating back to a 2020 investigation. Elvis Presslin spoke to Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), Na'eem Jeenah

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