Shafaq News/ The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas,released four Israeli female soldiers on Friday as part of the second phase ofa prisoner exchange deal between the group and Israel, marking the seventh day ofthe Gaza ceasefire.
The freed soldiers were handed over to the International Committee ofthe Red Cross (ICRC) in Palestine Square in central Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel’sChannel 12 reported that preparations are underway for the release ofPalestinian prisoners from Ketziot prison in the Negev.
“The four Israeli captives were handed over to the Red Cross within theGaza Strip…we have received them,” the Israeli military stated.
Channel 12 further noted that top Israeli security officials, includingthe Chief of Staff, and the heads of Shin Bet and Mossad, are “personally overseeingthe handover process.”
According to Palestinian media, among the 200 Palestinian prisoners setto be released, 121 are serving life sentences and 79 have high sentences.
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