Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners as Gaza ceasefire begins

[Deeq A.]

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.

Source: Hiiraan Online