Over 600 Palestinian prisoners released in prisoner swap

Israel has released over 600 Palestinian prisoners, including 21 teenagers and one woman, in a deal linked to hostages. Emotional reunions were seen in Khan Younis, with some prisoners reporting severe mistreatment in Israeli jails. In exchange, Hamas returned 33 hostages, including eight deceased individuals. This marks the first phase of a ceasefire, but future negotiations remain unclear. Some released prisoners were exiled to Egypt. The situation reflects a significant shift in the ongoing conflict, with both sides engaging in exchanges after a period of heightened tensions.