Israel receives 17 hostages released by Hamas, as 39 Palestinians held in prisons freed

Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said. Shortly after midnight, Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners to East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank as part of the swap that ultimately went through after international mediation efforts.

Israel receives 17 hostages released by Hamas, as 39 Palestinians held in prisons freed
A Red Cross vehicle is seen arriving at the Rafah border.

Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said. Shortly after midnight, Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners to East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank as part of the swap that ultimately went through after international mediation efforts.