Hamas seeks to extend truce with Israel with some conditions
Click here! Israel was to free 39 Palestinian prisoners later Sunday as part of the deal. Red Cross representatives transferred the hostages out of Gaza late Sunday.
Some were handed over directly to Israel, while others left through Egypt. It was the third consecutive day in which Hamas released Israeli hostages it has been holding in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Earlier, 13 Israeli hostages were released on November 24, followed by 13 more on November 25. Tel Aviv has also released 78 Palestinian prisoners so far.
A fourth exchange is expected to take place on Monday - the last day of the four-day cease-fire between the enemies. As part of the ceasefire agreement, Hamas is to release 50 Israeli hostages, whereas, Tel Aviv would free 150 Palestinian prisoners.
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